Steven Smith

Pennsylvania

Network Content Editor at Reach PLC

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Cancer drug can extend grandma's life - if she moves to Scotland

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

Beverley Angell, 68, has been battling stage 4 breast cancer for more than a decadeA brave gran battling breast cancer for more than a decade is facing the heart-wrenching prospect of moving hundreds of miles to Scotland for access to a drug that could save her life. Beverley Angell, 68, is currently weighing up the drastic option of relocating from her London home all the way to Scotland because the drug Enhurtu for HER2-low is not available on England's NHS.
Dad went for eye test - days later he was having lifesaving surgery

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

Sean Lowe, 32, first started experiencing headaches in August 2024 but put them down to stress from work and the demands of bringing up a young familyA father initially dismissing his headaches as nothing more than parenting stress was stunned to discover he had a brain tumour following a routine eye examination. Sean Lowe, 32, started experiencing headaches back in August 2024, but put it down to the pressures of his job and family life.
SAS hero went to have tooth removed - and was given 10 years to live

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

Bob Perry, 70, was an Army veteran and then a detective investigating murders and drug deals, but his retirement was blighted by a mysterious illnessBob Perry, a 70-year-old SAS veteran who was given a decade to live after a wisdom tooth extraction led to a rare cancer diagnosis, is gearing up for an epic bike ride to mark the ten-year milestone. Bob, who served in the Army and the SAS before becoming a police detective investigating murders and drug deals, fell ill after retiring in 2011.
'Extreme daytrippers' spend eight hours abroad to escape 'dreary' UK

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

A group of workmates fed up with spending their days off in "dreary" England have started embarking on extreme day trips abroad, finding it cheaper than staying local. Care home employees Louise Dunning, 59, and Tracey Dover, 52, snagged return flights to Alicante for a mere £66 last December, enjoying a whirlwind eight-hour Spanish escapade before flying back to tuck into their own beds.
Rory McIlroy 'wasn't in a great place' during health battle

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters on his 17th attempt on Sunday night as he defeated Justin Rose in a play-offRory McIlroy was over the moon on Sunday night, declaring it a "dream come true" as he triumphed over Justin Rose in a nail-biting play-off to clinch the 89th Masters and secure his career grand slam. Reflecting on his journey, he confessed, "I started to wonder if it would ever be my time" during his 17th attempt at Augusta.
Mum who 'tried every diet' loses 11st on Mounjaro

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

Mum who 'tried every diet' loses 11st on MounjaroRebecca Banks had tipped the scales at 26st 6lbs and was a dress size 28A mother who had tried "every diet under the sun" managed to shed an impressive 11 stone using a Mounjaro weight loss jab, motivated by her desire to watch her newborn son grow up. Rebecca Banks, 25, had battled with her weight for years, tipping the scales at a hefty 26st 6lbs and wearing a size 28 at her heaviest.
'I had a painless lump in my throat - then got incurable diagnosis'

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

'I had a painless lump in my throat - then got incurable diagnosis'Adam Barnes is determined to show his two sons that he is still positiveWhen Adam Barnes first discovered a painless lump in his throat, he didn't think it was a cause for concern. With no other symptoms and generally feeling healthy, he wasn't alarmed. However, as the lump grew in size, he eventually received a diagnosis that would change his life - an incurable and rare form of cancer.
A&E doctor diagnosed with cancer an hour after test while at work

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

A&E doctor diagnosed with cancer an hour after test while at workAlice Bolton, 28, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancerA young doctor was given the shocking news that she had leukaemia while on shift in A&E, just an hour after having a blood test for suspected glandular fever at the same hospital. Alice Bolton, 28, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a severe form of blood cancer, in May 2024 while working in an Australian A&E.
Norovirus 'stay home' alert as levels 'very high for this time of year'

2 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

If you've got symptoms, you're urged to stay away from others, as it's highly contagiousThe UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning for people to stay at home for 48 hours if they exhibit symptoms of the norovirus, such as vomiting and diarrhoea. The agency has reported that rates of the contagious bug are "very high for this time of year". The UKHSA did add that levels had started to reduce in recent weeks.
Big cat fears after two sheep and lamb found mutilated in field

2 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Steven Smith

Big cat fears after two sheep and lamb found mutilated in fieldAlicia White, 21, found the remains of two sheep and a lamb in a fieldThere are fears a big cat is on the loose after the discovery of two sheep and a lamb savagely killed. Alicia White, a horrified walker, stumbled upon the chilling scene. The sheep had been stripped to the bone, while the lamb had its head completely removed. Alicia is convinced these are the doings of a massive, feral, feline.