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Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Advertiser readers congratulate six-year-old who beat cancer
Swindon Adver readers congratulated a six-year-old boy who has officially beaten cancer. Tommy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in March 2023 and can now live without fighting each day. On April 24, Tommy rang the bell at Great Western Hospital and said the magic words: "This bell is here for you to ring, while those around you cheer and sing, already you have come so far, you're stronger than you think you are, the journeys hard make no mistake, each day small steps you need to take, with love and strength to you we say, this bell will help you on your way." We shared this truly special moment and congratulated Tommy on this happy occasion. Here's what you had to say. Helen Gibson said: 'That's excellent news. Onwards and upwards now boy, you've got this.' Sarah Plimmer said: 'Congratulations, well done to you.' Antony Thomas said: 'Well done Tommy, you're an amazing boy, bless you.' Aiden Henshaw said: 'Hard as nails, well done Tommy you warrior!' Alan Lambert said: 'Well done lad.' Michelle-Jane Banaschewsky said: 'Well done little fella, what a warrior you are.' Wendy Bain said: 'Amazing, well done young man.' Sophie said: 'Awwww what an amazing brave little boy. So nice to see something positive for once.' Leanne Waite said: 'Amazing.' Tracey Scott said: 'Wonderful news, lots of love.' Natasha Evans said: 'Awwww what fantastic news little man.' Connor Robins said: 'Brilliant news for you little man!! Must be made of metal being as strong as you are.' Mandy Lane said: 'Well done. That's amazing news to hear. Very strong young man.' Brenda Harrington said: 'Well done.' Linda Johnstone said: 'Brilliant news.' Kelly Nash said: 'Amazing news little man.' Carmel Shea said: 'What an amazing little man.' Teresa Hart said: 'Fantastic news.' Carole Green said: 'Well done Tommy!' Anne Woodward said: 'Brilliant news, brave, amazing and inspirational.' Anita Renn said: 'Most amazing boy you are Tommy.' Auriel Meyrick said: 'That's wonderful news.' Caroline Henry said: 'Lovely.' Terry Smart said: 'Fantastic news Tommy. Well done GWH.' Carolyn Sarson said: 'Brilliant news.' Siobhan Catherine said: 'Well done, what a little soldier.' Russell Watts said: 'Good lad.' Christine Smith said: 'Very well done.'
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Strictly's Amy Dowden shows off her tanned and toned figure in a bikini as she enjoys Dubai getaway
Amy Dowden looked nothing short of sensational on Tuesday as she posed up a storm on her Instagram Stories during her Dubai getaway. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 34, shared a clip of her first wowing in a tiny white bikini with green, yellow, and pink floral detailing. The stunning two-piece featured tie-up straps and showed off her toned and tanned figure. Beaming in the clip, she pulled her golden locks into an up do and shielded her eyes with a pair of stylish sunglasses. The star then clicked her fingers and the clip jumped to her in a stunning beach dress of the same print. 'Love this set I found the other day in Primark,' She penned on top of the post. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It comes a week after Amy shared a photo from hospital in her latest health update after announcing she was cancer-free last year. The dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy. After receiving the amazing news she was cancer-free in February 2024, Amy made her return to the 'best show on TV' last September after putting much 'pressure' on herself during her battle with the disease. In an Instagram story, the 'breast cancer warrior' shared a photo from her latest scan weeks after announcing she is 'feeling stronger than ever'. Dressed in a hospital gown, Amy took mirror selfie while posing with her fingers crossed. She captioned the post: 'Scan 1 done, now my MRI,' along with nine 'fingers-crossed' emojis. Since receiving the all-clear, Amy has regularly used her Instagram, where she has more than 700,000 followers, to raise awareness about cancer and her check-ups. The Welsh dancer revealed on Sunday she had raised a whopping £53,000 for breast cancer charities Cop a Feel and Breast Cancer Now after a campaign in late 2024. While Amy cracked a a smile in the sunshine for the Instagram post, she held the T-shirts which she sold as part of the campaign. She captioned the heartwarming post: 'THANK YOU, from the tickled pink campaign last Sept/Oct we raised an INCREDIBLE 53k TOWARDS @coppafeel and @breastcancernow. 'Thank you so much to everyone who bought a t-shirt and supported the campaign and of course to @asda @georgeatasda. #thankyou' After making her return to Strictly in September 2024 with JLS star JB Gill, Amy was forced to withdraw on week six due to a foot injury. The dancer recently opened up about the 'pressure' she put on herself to return before admitting she hadn't properly 'accepted' everything after her cancer treatment. She told The Mirror: 'Last year it was a lot of emotions, excitement but I think also pressure that I had put on myself. 'I wasn't confident in myself really deep down, I think I was still trying to accept everything. I didn't look the same, with my hair growing back, you could see a difference in me.' At the time Amy had been eagerly waiting to hear whether or not she would be featured on the 2025 series of Strictly, which will begin in the autumn. It was confirmed early in April that Amy will indeed be returning once again, with the dancer stating on Instagram that she is 'grateful' for the opportunity. 'So grateful to be back on the best show on TV for my 9th year with my strictly family,' she wrote. 'This show means everything to me, through the highs and my all time lows, it truly got me through my toughest of times. 'The show is pure magic and good for the soul. I'm feeling stronger than ever. The countdown begins to be back in the rehearsal room with my strictly family. Who else is counting down the days? Keep dancing!'
The Independent
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Broadcaster Jo Wilson celebrates two years cancer-free with Race for Life
A sports broadcaster has said she is celebrating two years being cancer free as she prepares to take part in Cancer Research UK's annual Race for Life. Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in 2022. She underwent treatment after the diagnosis and was declared cancer free in May 2023. This year, she is taking part in a Race for Life event in her home country of Scotland. She said she is 'super-excited' to join the race, which takes place in Glasgow on Sunday. In a video message posted on Instagram, Wilson said she was about to set off for one of her last training sessions before the race. She said: 'I am super-excited to be doing the Race for Life up in Scotland this year with ScottishPower, their partnership's in its 13th year now, and that partnership has raised over £40 million, which is just incredible. 'I am so pleased to get involved again, particularly because I'm now celebrating being two years cancer free. 'I got that news earlier this month, and it just feels like such a massive milestone to reach. 'I did the Race For Life last year in Regent's Park, London, and it was incredible. It was such a great event. 'I live in London but Scotland is my home, so it's brilliant to go back up to Scotland to take part in the Glasgow Race For Life. It's the biggest of all the events.' Wilson, who has been a presenter for Sky Sports News since 2015, previously told how she had been for a smear test in June 2022, with further tests confirming the following month that she had cervical cancer, which had spread to two of her lymph nodes. The presenter encouraged others to get involved with the Race for Life event in Glasgow. She said: 'If you haven't done one before, if you haven't watched one before, they really are just an event like no other. 'Everyone comes together, whether you're celebrating your own milestone, your own cancer journey, whether you're supporting a loved one going through cancer, whether you're remembering a loved one that we've lost to cancer, or just simply supporting and raising awareness for what is a great cause. 'It's honestly one of the most joyful and uplifting experiences, such a sense of community, everyone coming together for the same reason, and I'm really excited to experience it all in Glasgow on Sunday.'
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Strictly's Amy Dowden shares snap from hospital in latest health update - one year after she was given the all-clear from cancer
Amy Dowden shared a photo from hospital in her latest health update after announcing she was cancer-free last year. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 34, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy. After receiving the amazing news she was cancer-free in February 2024, Amy made her return to the 'best show on TV' last September after putting much 'pressure' on herself during her battle with the disease. In an Instagram story on Wednesday, the 'breast cancer warrior' shared a photo from her latest scan weeks after announcing she is 'feeling stronger than ever'. Dressed in a hospital gown, Amy took mirror selfie while posing with her fingers crossed. She captioned the post: 'Scan 1 done, now my MRI,' along with nine 'fingers-crossed' emojis. Since receiving the all-clear, Amy has regularly used her Instagram, where she has more than 700,000 followers, to raise awareness about cancer and her check-ups. The Welsh dancer revealed on Sunday she had raised a whopping £53,000 for breast cancer charities Cop a Feel and Breast Cancer Now after a campaign in late 2024. While Amy cracked a a smile in the sunshine for the Instagram post, she held the T-shirts which she sold as part of the campaign. She captioned the heartwarming post: 'THANK YOU, from the tickled pink campaign last Sept/Oct we raised an INCREDIBLE 53k TOWARDS @coppafeel and @breastcancernow. 'Thank you so much to everyone who bought a t-shirt and supported the campaign and of course to @asda @georgeatasda. #thankyou' After making her return to Strictly in September 2024 with JLS star JB Gill, Amy was forced to withdraw on week six due to a foot injury. The dancer recently opened up about the 'pressure' she put on herself to return before admitting she hadn't properly 'accepted' everything after her cancer treatment. She told The Mirror: 'Last year it was a lot of emotions, excitement but I think also pressure that I had put on myself. 'I wasn't confident in myself really deep down, I think I was still trying to accept everything. I didn't look the same, with my hair growing back, you could see a difference in me.' At the time Amy had been eagerly waiting to hear whether or not she would be featured on the 2025 series of Strictly, which will begin in the autumn. It was confirmed early in April that Amy will indeed be returning once again, with the dancer stating on Instagram that she is 'grateful' for the opportunity. 'So grateful to be back on the best show on TV for my 9th year with my strictly family,' she wrote. 'This show means everything to me, through the highs and my all time lows, it truly got me through my toughest of times. 'The show is pure magic and good for the soul. I'm feeling stronger than ever. The countdown begins to be back in the rehearsal room with my strictly family. Who else is counting down the days? Keep dancing!'
