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A well-known politician in Ireland, Richard Boyd Barrett is well-known for his fervent support of social justice causes, especially those related to housing and healthcare. However, he has been going through a personal struggle in recent months that has put his emotional and physical fortitude to the test in ways that few can comprehend. In early 2025, Boyd Barrett, the leader of People Before Profit and the Teachta Dála (TD) for Dún Laoghaire, made his throat cancer diagnosis public. His openness regarding his health issues has further enhanced his reputation as a leader who is not only committed to his…

Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) and Medefer have made strides in men’s health with their Targeted Prostate Health Check (TPHC) programme (report: https://medefer.com/early-detection-of-prostate-cancer/) identifying 18,000 men who missed prostate cancer testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This effort aligns with Movember 2024, the global campaign urging men to take charge of their health through early action. Key results from the programme: • 22,000 men engaged: Over 22,000 men completed a health questionnaire, leading to PSA and urine tests for 18,079 participants • 263 lives impacted: Early detection diagnosed 263 men with prostate cancer, enabling timely treatment • Awareness up: Prostate cancer…

A Warwick man has been given a second chance at life thanks to his dog, who alerted him to an aggressive cancerous tumour that required extensive surgery. Mark Allen, 65, underwent a 10-hour operation to remove the tumour from his nose and subsequently faced a major facial reconstruction. Mark, a father of two, ignored troubling symptoms for nearly a year, which allowed the tumour to spread across the right side of his face. He recalls how his dog Jessie began behaving unusually, clinging to him and acting in a way that made him suspect something was wrong. “I couldn’t breathe…