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South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong trio to tackle 300km row from Ibiza to Barcelona in cancer charity fundraiser
Three Hong Kong residents will attempt to row more than 300 kilometres from Ibiza to Barcelona next week, a journey they expect will leave them battling the Mediterranean Sea for five days. Members of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), Alastair Kelly, Doug Irwin and Andi Buel, will take on the Noman Mediterranean Ocean Rowing Races, a challenge that aims to raise awareness and funds to combat HPV-related cancers. A prerequisite for the event, also known as Row to End HPV, is that teams raise funds for Noman, a charity combating HPV-related cancers, and the Hong Kong trio have already collected more than HK$80,000. 'It's a great cause and I think the actual nature of the campaign, vaccinating girls and boys against HPV, is going to serve the Hong Kong community and the wider global community,' 41-year-old Kelly said. HPV, Human Papillomavirus, is the causal agent of 5 per cent of cancers, and infection can be safeguarded against through vaccinations. Three Hong Kong residents will attempt to row more than 300 kilometres from Ibiza to Barcelona next week. Photo: Tomoaki Katsuba In June, the Hong Kong government began its third and final dose of free vaccinations for female residents born between 2004 and 2008 to combat cervical cancer, which claimed 167 lives in the city in 2022.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Doctors Missing Melanoma Spreading
has become an advocate for cancer awareness. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum has been open about her journey in the most honest way, sharing the difficult times and trying her best to say positive. Thankfully, Teddi is finally turning the corner on her battle. Her body responded positively to immunotherapy. The remaining tumors in her brain and lungs either disappeared or shrank. But with that good news, Teddi also reflected on whether doctors could have caught the cancer before it spread. Teddi Mellencamp's doctors missed her melanoma spreading Teddi gave an exclusive interview with Glamour on July 17 to update fans on her situation. She stressed the importance of advocating to doctors and being proactive. In her case, the routine checkups weren't enough to catch the cancer spread earlier on. 'When you go to a doctor, you just assume that's it. I'm doing what I'm supposed to do,' the RHOBH alum said. 'At first, I didn't even really do the research on melanoma because I didn't want to know all of the bad things. But there's a difference between self-diagnosing yourself and being an advocate for your own health.' Teddi continued, 'I never really thought about it because I was like, 'I go to a doctor every three months. Why wouldn't they get me checked?' My highest melanoma on my shoulder was stage one. When I finally followed up on it, they were like, 'We didn't do the scans, because you didn't have anything above a stage one on your body.' But look what happened.' Teddi has had 17 surgeries to remove melanoma spots since 2022. In February 2025, tumors were discovered on her brain and lungs, leading to radical change in strategy. The former Bravolebrity had chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment. Catch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills streaming on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland. TELL US – WHAT IS YOUR REACTION TO HER COMMENTS? The post Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Doctors Missing Melanoma Spreading appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins breaks down in tears in middle of interview - and is forced to apologise to ITV guest
Good Morning Britain 's Charlotte Hawkins broke down in tears in the middle of an interview. Tuesday's instalment of the daily ITV show saw co-hosts Charlotte, 50, and Richard Madeley, 69, cover the top stories of the day. During the programme, the pair interviewed Tristan, whose wife, Dr Susan Michaelis, sadly passed away from breast cancer. Susan had passionately campaigned and pushed for research into lobular breast cancer and Tristan appeared on the show to share her story and raise further awareness. 'You must miss her very much,' Richard commented towards the end of the conversation. 'I do, she was amazing,' he replied. Susan had passionately campaigned and pushed for research into lobular breast cancer and Tristan appeared on the show to share her story and raise further awareness Tristan added: 'Thank you for all the women who have this disease, for giving it some airtime.' 'Oh, it's you that deserves the thanks,' Richard said. Charlotte emotionally added: 'Thank you for coming in when this has only just happened, and you know, I know that obviously, you were supremely proud of her and everything she was doing but I know she would be so proud of you continuing this fight.' The presenter then appeared to become tearful before adding, 'Sorry, it's one of those things that have affected a lot of people this morning.' Lobular breast cancer is the second most common form of the disease. The tumours begin in the milk-producing glands and grow in a 'spider's web' pattern. This makes it harder to spot and more likely to be diagnosed later than the main form of breast cancer. Symptoms can include an inverted nipple, breast tissue thickening, a tugging sensation or a dent in the breast. It comes after Natasha Hamilton opened up about her secret skin cancer battle in an emotional Good Morning Britain interview last month. The former Atomic Kitten singer, 42, gave fans a health update as she spoke about her diagnosis of Basal-cell carcinoma -which she received last year - with hosts Kate Garraway, 58, and Robert Rinder, 47. It comes after Natasha Hamilton opened up about her secret skin cancer battle in an emotional Good Morning Britain interview last month Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma means it does not involve skin pigment cells. Kate pointed out: 'I was saying thankfully because we want to establish that you are now fine. You're cancer free and all is good, but you're a living health warning in a way.' Natasha said: 'I am. Now I have to be really vigilant, I have to check my skin all the time. 'Since then I've had a few things appear where I've had to go back to the dermatologist, they're on the 'watch list'. 'This is probably something I am going to have to keep an eye for the rest of my life.' Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Traumatized husband reveals the secret signs of ovarian cancer
A dedicated husband has urged women to be aware of the silent signs of a deadly cancer that kills thousands every year, following his wife's devastating diagnosis. Matthew Cauli, who is now a full-time carer for his wife Kanlaya, wants to help raise better awareness around ovarian cancer in the hope that affected women will get earlier diagnoses. Ovarian cancer is notoriously hard to diagnose because symptoms can easily be mistaken for less serious problems due to hormones fluctuating throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. As a result, only one in five patients are diagnosed in the early stages before the cancer has spread. Catching the disease as early as possible is vital, as it is when treatment is most likely to be successful. In May 2020, his wife Kanlaya suffered two severe strokes which affected the right side of her brain, leaving her paralyzed. Doctors had no choice but to remove part of her skull to reduce the pressure on her brain caused by the blood clot. Looking for answers, doctors finally found a 10cm mass in her abdomen which was confirmed to be clear cell carcinoma - a rare type of ovarian cancer that predominantly affects younger women of Asian descent. While his wife's diagnosis and rapid decline took the family by surprise, Matthew said there were subtle warning signs they should have been aware of including swollen joints; abnormally heavy periods; vaginal bleeding; and extreme fatigue. He said: 'Fatigue - I had to laugh at this one because what young mom isn't tired.' Their son, Ty, was just three-years-old when he saw his mother suffer her first stroke in the midst of the pandemic. But there were other tell-tale signs that something was not quite right, Matthew explained in an Instagram video. 'She had random swollen joints. It was her elbow one time, then her knee. They tested her for Lyme disease, but it was negative.' Kenlaya also experienced menstrual irregularities in the months leading up to her diagnosis, and complained of heavy periods with blood clots. This is another common symptom of the deadly disease with tumors affecting the uterus or ovaries resulting in hormonal imbalances and a heavier flow in some women. 'Ovarian cancer is very hard to detect. You know your body best so talk with your doctor if you think something's going on,' Matthew warned his followers. While any woman can get ovarian cancer, certain factors can increase an individual's risk of developing the disease. These include age - with the risk of ovarian cancer increasing in older women -and a family history of the disease. Endometriosis, a condition that causes uterine tissue to grow outside of the womb, causing painful periods and heavy bleeding, also increases the risk of ovarian cancer fourfold according to some estimates. Finally, being overweight can also make you more likely to get ovarian cancer. Common treatment options include surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible, chemotherapy to shrink the tumors and hormone therapy. Women experiencing symptoms such as bloating, a lack of appetite or feeling full quickly, an urgent need to urinate or needing to do so more often, are advised to see their doctor. Other potential signs of the disease include indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea, back pain, fatigue, unexplained weight loss and bleeding from the vagina after the menopause.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
My wife is battling cancer that kills more than half of women who get it - there were signs we missed... don't make the same mistake
A dedicated husband has urged women to be aware of the silent signs of a deadly cancer that kills thousands each year, following his wife's devastating diagnosis. Matthew Cauli, who is now a full-time carer for his wife Kanlaya, wants to help raise better awareness around ovarian cancer in the hope that affected women will get earlier diagnoses. Ovarian cancer is notoriously hard to diagnose because symptoms can easily be mistaken for less serious problems due to hormones fluctuating throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. As a result, only one in five patients are diagnosed in the early stages before the cancer has spread. Catching the disease as early as possible is vital, as it is when treatment is most likely to be successful. In May 2020, his wife Mrs Cauli suffered two severe strokes which affected the right side of her brain, leaving her paralysed. Doctors had no choice but to remove part of her skull to reduce the pressure on her brain caused by the blood clot. Looking for answers, doctors finally found a 10cm mass in her abdomen which was confirmed to be clear cell carcinoma—a rare type of ovarian cancer that predominantly affects younger women of Asian descent. Whilst his wife's diagnosis and rapid decline took the family by surprise, Mr Cauli said there were subtle warning signs they should have been aware of including swollen joints; abnormally heavy periods; vaginal bleeding; and extreme fatigue. He said: 'Fatigue—I had to laugh at this one because what young mum isn't tired.' Their son, Ty, was just three-years-old when he saw his mother suffer her first stroke in the midst of the pandemic. But there were other tell-tale signs that something was not quite right, he explained in an Instagram video that has so far been viewed over 380,000 times. 'She had random swollen joints', he said. 'It was her elbow one time, then her knee. They tested her for Lyme disease, but it was negative.' Whilst fatigue and muscle pain are usually nothing to worry about, and can be put down to an active lifestyle and hormonal changes, they are also symptoms of the deadly condition. Mrs Cauli also experienced menstrual irregularities in the months leading up to her diagnosis, and complained of heavy periods with blood clots. This is another common symptom of the deadly disease with tumours affecting the uterus or ovaries resulting in hormonal imbalances and a heavier flow in some women. 'Ovarian cancer is very hard to detect. You know your body best so talk with your doctor if you think something's going on,' the caregiver advised his followers. While any woman can get ovarian cancer, certain factors can increase an individual's risk of developing the disease. These include age—with the risk of ovarian cancer increasing in older women—and a family history of the disease. Endometriosis, a condition that causes uterine tissue to grow outside of the womb, causing painful periods and heavy bleeding, also increases the risk of ovarian cancer fourfold according to some estimates. Finally, being overweight can also make you more likely to get ovarian cancer. Common treatment options for the disease include surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible, chemotherapy to shrink the tumours and hormone therapy. The NHS urges women experiencing symptoms such as bloating, a lack of appetite or feeling full quickly, an urgent need to urinate or needing to do so more often, to see their GP. Other potential signs of the disease listed by the health service include indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea, back pain, fatigue, unexplained weight loss and bleeding from the vagina after the menopause. Around 7,500 women in the UK are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. Gynaecological cancers—including ovarian, cervical, womb, vaginal and vulval—kill 21 women every day on average, or 8,000 women a year. These cancers start in a woman's reproductive system and can affect women of any age, though they are more common in women over 50, especially those who have gone through the menopause. Cervical cancer, found anywhere in the cervix—the opening between the vagina and the womb (uterus)—however is most common in women aged between 30 and 35. On average, two women in the UK die every day from the disease, dubbed a silent killer because its symptoms can be easily overlooked for a less serious condition. Currently women aged 25 to 49 in the UK are invited for a cervical screening check at their GP surgery every three years.
