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The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
‘Fit and healthy' gym fanatic, 22, with ‘anaemia' blamed back pain on sitting all day – it was sign of deadly cancer
HAVING always been fit and active, Lara Muller thought nothing of it when she developed a chest infection and back pain. It wasn't until months later, when she began coughing up blood, that her cancer was discovered. 8 8 8 The 22-year-old first began to experience a sore neck and back and developed a chest infection in December 2024. Shrugging off her symptoms at first, she continued to work out daily. But when the business development manager's infection turned into a cough and she began to feel exhausted all the time, she went to the doctors to get herself checked out. After having her bloods taken, Lara claims the GP put her exhaustion down to anaemia and said her back pain was due to sitting down all day at her new office job. When her symptoms worsened, the events management and marketing graduate returned to her GP for a second opinion, but claims she was given a higher dosage of iron tablets for her "anaemia". She also began drinking more coffee and taking vitamin D supplements - but nothing could shake her exhaustion. It was only when she coughed up blood after developing another chest infection in March this year that she underwent an X-ray and emergency CT scan, which is when a mass was found in her chest. Following keyhole surgery in June 2025, Lara was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. She is now raising awareness of her signs and symptoms to ensure other people push for a second or even third opinion if they feel unwell, as it could be something serious. Lara, from Guildford in Surrey, said: "I felt like I was going crazy. A fit and active 22-year-old put back pain and persistent tiredness down to starting a new office job - but they were the first signs of a killer cancer "I knew there was something wrong with me, and I was just getting worse, but no one was hearing it. "Now I'm having treatment and I have solutions and answers, I feel 10 times better than I did when I was ill and not knowing what it was. "But no one prepares you to hear that you have cancer at 22." Pushing for answers Recalling her first symptoms, Lara said: "I felt so tired all the time, so I went to the doctors and they did my bloods and they put it down to anaemia. "I asked about the back and neck pain, and they said as I'd started a new job and I sat down in a chair all day, it was probably to do with that. "I went back two or three more times [to the GP] because my symptoms got worse. "I've always been really fit and active and into sports, and at my new job, I'd sit down all day, so surely I wouldn't be getting that tired. "I went back [to the GP] and they said I was fine and that I was still anaemic and they upped my dose in tablets. "I went back to the doctors a third time as I started to get really dizzy, and they told me it was down to the anaemia again. Urgent CT scan "I would walk 10 minutes up the road, and I'd be so exhausted from it, and I thought this isn't right. "I tried taking electrolytes every morning and was having more coffee and taking supplements to give myself energy, and nothing was working. "I booked an emergency doctor's appointment, and they booked me in for a chest X-ray, and they then wanted to book me in for an urgent CT scan as they found a big mass on my chest." According to the NHS, Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body. It mostly affects people aged between 20 and 40, and common symptoms include night sweats, unexplained weight loss, itching and a persistent cough. Alongside her cough, Lara said she also lost a lot of weight despite having to decrease her exercise routine due to her extreme exhaustion. 8 8 8 She has now completed her second round of chemotherapy and only has one cycle left before she hopefully will enter remission. Lara says: "I started going to the gym less as I was too exhausted to go. I'd normally go four or five times a week, and then I went down to once a week. "There was a period of two months when I didn't go at all, and I was losing weight, and I thought this isn't right. "If I was going on the leg machine, I would lift 110kg, and this went down to 50kg." 'Trust your gut' Lara is now raising awareness about her diagnosis to ensure others get themselves checked out if they feel something isn't right. Lara says: "I would say keep pushing if you think something is wrong with you. "I should have just trusted my gut instincts more, as you know in your gut how you're feeling." What is Hodgkin lymphoma? HODGKIN lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. It is not common, with around 2,100 people diagnosed every year in the UK. Hodgkin lymphoma can develop at any age, but it mostly affects people between 20 and 40 years of age and those over 75. Slightly more men than women are affected. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, on the other hand, is diagnosed in 13,000 new patients per year. It is more common as you get older, with over a third of cases diagnosed in people over the age of 75. In Hodgkin lymphoma, B-lymphocytes (a particular type of lymphocyte) start to multiply in an abnormal way and begin to collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes (glands). The affected lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making a person more vulnerable to infection. Like all cancers, symptoms vary and can be vague. However, patients usually notice swelling in one or more lymph nodes. This can be in any area of the body, but is often in the neck, armpit or groin. The swelling is usually painless, although some people find that it aches. Some people with Hodgkin lymphoma also have other more general symptoms. These can include: Night sweats Unintentional weight loss A high temperature (fever) A persistent cough or feeling of breathlessness Persistent itching of the skin all over the body Source: Cancer Research UK and the NHS. 8 8
Forbes
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jonas Brothers Find Chart Success Across Multiple Genres
The Jonas Brothers chart in pop, dance/electronic, and country this week, with 'No Time to Talk,' ... More 'Slow Motion,' and 'I Dare You' appearing across three Billboard tallies. NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas are seen on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images) In a little over a month, the Jonas Brothers will release Greetings from Your Hometown, the sibling trio's upcoming seventh studio album. The group has been promoting the project for several months with singles, including the new tune "No Time to Talk.' In between sharing poppy cuts from the full-length, the Jonas Brothers have also found time to collaborate with several other musical acts across a variety of genres. At the moment, the Jonas Brothers' multi-genre talents are on full display. This week in the United States, the band appears on three different Billboard charts. On each of them, the group claims one space with a popular track. That's not shocking – but what is rather surprising is that the Grammy-nominated outfit scores wins in three distinct genres, something that not many musicians can claim at one time. "No Time to Talk" Debuts on Pop Radio "No Time to Talk," the second official single taken from Greetings from Your Hometown, arrives on the Adult Pop Airplay chart this week. The tune becomes a quick top 40 success on one of Billboard's three pop radio tallies, as it opens at No. 33, giving the brothers their sixteenth career placement. 'Slow Motion' with Marshmello The Jonas Brothers currently appear highest among all three of the Billboard tallies on which the band is present on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. On that list, the Jonas Brothers join Marshmello on "Slow Motion," which this frame lifts one space to No. 12. It does so 23 weeks into its tenure on the ranking of the most consumed dance and electronic cuts in the country, after previously peaking at No. 4. Jonas Brothers on Country Radio The Jonas Brothers have also managed to land a win at country radio in 2025, as "I Dare You," a collaboration with Rascal Flatts, surges north on the Country Airplay tally. The two groups have sent their reworking of the Rascal Flatts track up to No. 24 in the past, and this week it sits just a few spaces beneath that all-time peak, advancing to No. 27.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Falcon Metals (ASX:FAL) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although software-as-a-service business lost money for years while it grew recurring revenue, if you held shares since 2005, you'd have done very well indeed. But while the successes are well known, investors should not ignore the very many unprofitable companies that simply burn through all their cash and collapse. So, the natural question for Falcon Metals (ASX:FAL) shareholders is whether they should be concerned by its rate of cash burn. For the purposes of this article, cash burn is the annual rate at which an unprofitable company spends cash to fund its growth; its negative free cash flow. First, we'll determine its cash runway by comparing its cash burn with its cash reserves. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. You can calculate a company's cash runway by dividing the amount of cash it has by the rate at which it is spending that cash. In December 2024, Falcon Metals had AU$9.9m in cash, and was debt-free. Importantly, its cash burn was AU$5.1m over the trailing twelve months. So it had a cash runway of approximately 23 months from December 2024. That's not too bad, but it's fair to say the end of the cash runway is in sight, unless cash burn reduces drastically. The image below shows how its cash balance has been changing over the last few years. Check out our latest analysis for Falcon Metals Because Falcon Metals isn't currently generating revenue, we consider it an early-stage business. Nonetheless, we can still examine its cash burn trajectory as part of our assessment of its cash burn situation. While it hardly paints a picture of imminent growth, the fact that it has reduced its cash burn by 31% over the last year suggests some degree of prudence. Admittedly, we're a bit cautious of Falcon Metals due to its lack of significant operating revenues. We prefer most of the stocks on this list of stocks that analysts expect to grow. Even though it has reduced its cash burn recently, shareholders should still consider how easy it would be for Falcon Metals to raise more cash in the future. Issuing new shares, or taking on debt, are the most common ways for a listed company to raise more money for its business. Commonly, a business will sell new shares in itself to raise cash and drive growth. By looking at a company's cash burn relative to its market capitalisation, we gain insight on how much shareholders would be diluted if the company needed to raise enough cash to cover another year's cash burn. Since it has a market capitalisation of AU$31m, Falcon Metals' AU$5.1m in cash burn equates to about 17% of its market value. Given that situation, it's fair to say the company wouldn't have much trouble raising more cash for growth, but shareholders would be somewhat diluted. The good news is that in our view Falcon Metals' cash burn situation gives shareholders real reason for optimism. Not only was its cash burn reduction quite good, but its cash runway was a real positive. Cash burning companies are always on the riskier side of things, but after considering all of the factors discussed in this short piece, we're not too worried about its rate of cash burn. On another note, Falcon Metals has 3 warning signs (and 1 which is potentially serious) we think you should know about. Of course Falcon Metals may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with high insider ownership. — Investing narratives with Fair Values Suncorp's Next Chapter: Insurance-Only and Ready to Grow By Robbo – Community Contributor Fair Value Estimated: A$22.83 · 0.1% Overvalued Thyssenkrupp Nucera Will Achieve Double-Digit Profits by 2030 Boosted by Hydrogen Growth By Chris1 – Community Contributor Fair Value Estimated: €14.40 · 0.3% Overvalued Tesla's Nvidia Moment – The AI & Robotics Inflection Point By BlackGoat – Community Contributor Fair Value Estimated: $384.84 · 0.2% Overvalued View more featured narratives — Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Fast Company
01-07-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
These companies are paying designers the most
As Fast Company wrapped up its latest report on the state of the design jobs market, we wondered which companies paid the highest premium for designers. We looked at the 40,000 job listings we'd gathered from Google's job search engine, over a period between December 2024 and February 2025, and zeroed in on the salaries that companies were offering to prospective employees across various different experience levels (entry level, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years, and anything above 8 years). We then averaged the salaries for all jobs that a company posted across these various experience levels and identified the seven highest spenders from each of seven categories: architects, game designers, graphic designers, urban designers, interior designers, product designers, and UX designers. The good news: Not every designer needs to be in the latter half of their career to reach the highest salaried heights. The bad news: All architects actually do need to be.
Geek Vibes Nation
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
HBO Max Pulls the Plug on Bookie After Two Seasons
In a surprising move, HBO Max has decided to end its well-received comedy series Bookie after just two seasons, leaving fans of the show disheartened. The series, which wrapped up its second season in December 2024, will not return for a third, marking the end of its run on the streaming platform. A Brief but Memorable Run Bookie first premiered in November 2023, captivating audiences with its sharp humor and gritty take on the world of sports betting. Created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, the show followed a high-stakes narrative filled with chaotic and comedic moments. Its debut season set the tone for a story that blended laughs with the unpredictable nature of its characters' lives. The second season, released a little over a year later, upped the ante with even more daring plotlines and complex situations, further endearing the series to its loyal fanbase. Despite its popularity, the show's fate was sealed, as HBO Max opted not to renew it. The decision reflects the often unpredictable nature of the streaming industry, where even fan-favorite series can face abrupt cancellations, leaving viewers without closure. HBO Max's Statement on the Cancellation In a statement shared with Variety, an HBO Max spokesperson expressed gratitude for the show's creative team and cast, led by comedian Sebastian Maniscalco. 'For two seasons, creators Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, along with their talented cast, brought laughter and insight into the world of sports betting,' the spokesperson said. 'While we won't be proceeding with a third season, we're thankful for the opportunity to have worked with such an incredible team on this hilarious comedy.' A Stellar Cast Bookie boasted a talented ensemble, with Sebastian Maniscalco at the helm as the lead. The cast also featured Omar Dorsey as Rayfield 'Ray' Ballard, Andrea Anders as Sandra, Vanessa Ferlito as Lorraine Colavito, Jorge Garcia as Hector, and Maxim Swinton as Anthony. Additional notable performances came from Rob Corddry as Walt Dinty and Selina Kaye as Janelle. The show also included recurring appearances by actors like Arnetia Walker, Toby Huss, and Dale Dickey, adding depth to its vibrant world. The Streaming Landscape and Fan Reactions The cancellation of Bookie highlights the challenges faced by shows in the competitive streaming market. Fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment, with many praising the series for its unique premise and strong performances. While the show's conclusion is a loss for its dedicated viewers, its two seasons remain available on HBO Max for those looking to revisit or discover its comedic charm. As the streaming giant moves forward with new projects, the end of Bookie serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of even the most promising series. For now, fans can hold onto the laughter and chaos of the show's memorable run, while hoping for future projects from its talented cast and creators.
