Ann Barrett obituary

Oncologist and authority on paediatric radiotherapy who championed a multidisciplinary, holistic approach

After her remission from cancer, Christine felt her friends abandoned her when she needed them most

While her friends expected a seamless return to pre-illness life, Christine feared a relapse, feeling a sense of limbo between her old and new self

DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer cases

Once assessed as ‘a sloth with a low drive to work’, the polite and affectionate black labrador enjoys a successful new career as a therapy dog

Maggie’s describes approach that uses food to help patients with recovery as ‘win-win’ and calls for collaboration in new government strategy

Your friend fears dependency and wants to regain control. Is there someone you can talk to about your own feelings?

It’s one thing facing a major diagnosis; it’s quite another dealing with your partner pulling away. But does the stereotype match the reality?

Technical prowess must not come at the cost of good bedside manner – and being able to balance facts with empathy

The doctors told me I would need a second mastectomy and extensive chemotherapy. I felt as if I’d been hit by a truck

I had cancer and I was alone in hospital when it all suddenly hit me. I have never needed a hug more in my life