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🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Fresh concerns at scandal-hit hospital as mould and water ingress closes parts of cancer ward

Mould and water ingress have led to the partial closure of a cancer ward at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, raising new safety concerns despite governmental assurances.

Mar 2 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: patient in palliative care puts on 'show' as a thank you to hospital team before being discharged, in Paraná

A musician in palliative care performed a private concert for the hospital staff that supported him during his 45-day stay before being discharged.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Getúlio Vargas Hospital holds campaign for penile cancer prevention

Getúlio Vargas Hospital is conducting a campaign to prevent penile cancer through circumcision surgeries, in partnership with the Brazilian Society of Urology.

Feb 27 • 18:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Doctors Remove Woman's Hip Cancer Tumor, 3 Surgeries in 20 Days

A 35-year-old woman underwent a complex surgery to remove a hip cancer tumor at a hospital in Bhopal, benefiting from a government health insurance scheme.

Feb 27 • 11:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cricketer Rinku Singh's Father Passes Away

Rinku Singh's father has passed away due to stage 4 liver cancer at a hospital in Greater Noida, marking a sorrowful moment in the sports community.

Feb 27 • 10:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unveils free cancer screening in Ebonyi

The Nigerian government has launched a free cancer screening initiative in Ebonyi to commemorate World Cancer Day 2026, aiming to screen 1,000 individuals at a local teaching hospital.

Feb 26 • 14:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A patient with jaundice was given a blood cancer report, causing chaos in the family

A serious case of negligence at Rajkot Civil Hospital resulted in an 18-year-old jaundice patient being mistakenly reported as having blood cancer, leading to panic among her family.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cetas cancer hospital construction in Poços advances to roofing stage

The construction of the Cetas cancer hospital in Poços de Caldas, Brazil, has reached an important milestone as it enters the roofing phase.

Feb 24 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Over an hour of travel and several transfers to receive radiotherapy: the odyssey from Ciudad Lineal to Ramón y Cajal

Residents of Ciudad Lineal face long commutes with multiple transfers to access essential healthcare services at Ramón y Cajal hospital, highlighting a failure in public transportation commitments.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

First patient receives groundbreaking cancer treatment in North Jutland

A pioneering CAR-T cancer treatment has been successfully administered to the first patient at Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark.

Feb 23 • 20:52 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

OUS: 576 women alerted about unreliable test results

Oslo University Hospital has recommended that 576 women undergo new HPV testing due to a technical error discovered in their screening equipment.

Feb 23 • 16:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Doctor's Bills Spark Debate: Cancer Patient Paid 573 Euros for One Hour of Telemedicine

A cancer patient expressed shock after receiving a bill of 573 euros for a one-hour telemedicine consultation at the private oncology hospital Docrates Mehiläinen in Finland.

Feb 22 • 08:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After Liver Cancer, Deepika Developed This Illness; She Became Emotional in the Hospital, Husband Worried

Actress and YouTuber Deepika Kakkar is facing new health issues following her treatment for liver cancer, leading to her hospitalization.

Feb 22 • 05:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 27 after 10-month hospital referral wait

A 27-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma after experiencing a 10-month wait for a hospital referral.

Feb 19 • 08:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mystery as 'precious daughter', 22, dies after being briefly left alone in hospital

Elyse Foster, a 22-year-old woman, died under mysterious circumstances in a hospital after being briefly left alone, sparking concerns from her family regarding her care.

Feb 18 • 22:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Shock Call in Planegg: Phone Fraudsters Steal Several Tens of Thousands of Euros

Fraudsters posing as a hospital employee tricked an elderly woman in Planegg into handing over tens of thousands of euros, claiming her daughter needed expensive cancer treatment.

Feb 18 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Funding for essential surgeries for cancer patients available only until March; doctors urge government to act

Doctors at Eastern Hospital in Latvia are raising concerns about the limited availability of funding for crucial cancer surgeries, which will only last until March, urging the government to take action.

Feb 18 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Leukemia Leads Cases of Childhood Cancer Among Pediatric Oncology Patients at HRBA

In 2025, 74% of confirmed childhood cancer diagnoses at the Hospital Regional do Baixo Amazonas were leukemia cases.

Feb 17 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did BJP MP Manoj Tiwari say about Dhirendra Shastri?

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari commented that Dhirendra Shastri, known as Bageshwar Balaji, is gaining significant power, which may have contributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the inauguration of a cancer hospital alongside President of India.

Feb 16 • 05:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Health: a parade, songs and a meeting to raise awareness about childhood cancer at Hospital Austral

The Hospital Universitario Austral held an event with a parade and celebrations to raise awareness about childhood cancer in honor of World Childhood Cancer Day.

Feb 14 • 23:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Dhirendra Shastri say about Bageshwar Dham?

Dhirendra Shastri emphasized the increasing significance of Sanatan culture as a center of belief and culture worldwide, while mentioning the construction of a cancer hospital initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Feb 14 • 06:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Overcoming: Patients undergoing cancer treatment find strength in their passion for Flamengo

Two friends undergoing leukemia treatment at a Maceió hospital bond over their shared passion for Flamengo football club, which has provided them with hope and strength during their battle with cancer.

Feb 13 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roseana Sarney discharged from hospital after tumor removal surgery in São Paulo

Brazilian federal deputy and former governor Roseana Sarney has been discharged from the hospital after surgery for a tumor related to her breast cancer treatment.

Feb 13 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Corrie's Beverley Callard shares health update from hospital after cancer diagnosis

Beverley Callard provides an update from the hospital following her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis.

Feb 12 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roseana Sarney is recovering well and receives visits from her parents after surgery to remove a tumor in São Paulo

Brazilian federal deputy Roseana Sarney is recovering after surgery to remove a tumor and is awaiting discharge from the hospital.

Feb 12 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Children and other cancer patients participate in carnival block at hospital in PI

Children and other cancer patients at Hospital São Marcos in Teresina celebrated the traditional carnival block, aimed at promoting well-being and happiness among patients.

Feb 12 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Countryfile's Julia Bradbury shares update from hospital after end-of-life confession

Julia Bradbury provided a health update from the hospital following her previous admissions about her breast cancer battle.

Feb 10 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child cancer victim names fabric doll that helps pediatric cancer patients in Aracaju

Arthur Gabriel Almeida's legacy lives on through a fabric doll named after him, designed to assist pediatric oncology patients at a hospital in Aracaju.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Here, the youngest patients take a break – among crafts, songs, and play

At Drottning Silvia Children’s Hospital in Gothenburg, a special department offers young patients a respite from their illnesses through play and artistic activities.

Feb 7 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Four groups continue for the new Cancer Hospital in Thessaloniki

The competition for the construction and operation of the new Cancer Hospital in Thessaloniki continues with the participation of groups GEK Terna, Aktor – Metlen, and Abax.

Feb 7 • 06:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Prevention and awareness against cancer: the path to timely diagnosis at Omni Hospital

In light of World Cancer Day, the article discusses global cancer statistics and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and awareness in public health.

Feb 6 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 1,000 free cancer diagnosis consultations offered in Teresina; see how to participate

Over a thousand free screening consultations for early cancer diagnosis will be available in Teresina this weekend at the Hospital da Polícia Militar.

Feb 6 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sesapi provides cancer diagnosis services at the PM Hospital this weekend

The Health Department of Piauí will conduct 1,060 screening consultations for early cancer diagnosis at the PM Hospital in Teresina this weekend.

Feb 6 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Val Marchiori has her last chemotherapy and celebrates: 'Faith, love, and gratitude'

Socialite Val Marchiori celebrates completing her last chemotherapy session after undergoing breast cancer treatment, hosting a small party in her hospital room with lights and champagne.

Feb 6 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Children undergoing cancer treatment receive personalized masks for radiotherapy sessions in Santarém

Children undergoing cancer treatment at the Regional Hospital of Lower Amazon in Santarém receive personalized masks during radiotherapy, making the experience feel like transforming into their favorite characters.

Feb 6 • 13:40 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former Chief Doctor of National Cancer Center Acquitted of Bribery Charges Related to Medical Devices

A former chief doctor at the National Cancer Center's East Hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, was acquitted by the Tokyo District Court of bribery charges for receiving cash in exchange for using medical devices from a Tokyo manufacturer during surgery.

Feb 6 • 06:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Music and Emotion: Pinto da Madrugada Brings Joy to Cancer Patients in Maceió

Pinto da Madrugada visited the Hospital Universitário Professor Alberto Antunes to uplift the spirits of cancer patients and others, promoting a joyful atmosphere.

Feb 5 • 20:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minutocorp and Solca form an alliance for the construction of the first pediatric oncology hospital

Minutocorp and the Ecuadorian Society Against Cancer (Solca) have announced a partnership to build Hope, Ecuador's first pediatric oncology hospital, aiming to provide specialized care for children with cancer.

Feb 5 • 20:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The mother of the 2-year-old boy diagnosed with cancer during their vacation in Florianópolis spoke

María de los Ángeles Solís shared details about her son Felipe's return from Brazil after being diagnosed with cancer, expressing gratitude towards the medical professionals and the supportive messages received.

Feb 5 • 00:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

OAUTH unveils Nigeria’s first immunotherapy trial for colorectal cancer

The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital has launched Nigeria's first clinical trial for colorectal cancer treatment, offering free treatments in partnership with major hospitals.

Feb 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Metropolitan Hospital implements intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma

The Metropolitan Hospital in Quito, Ecuador, has launched a new intra-arterial chemotherapy program for treating retinoblastoma, the most common eye cancer in children, aiming to prevent blindness associated with the disease.

Feb 4 • 14:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Hospital Bill Worse Than Cancer - Patient

Many cancer patients in Nigeria are forced to abandon conventional treatment due to the overwhelming financial burden, resorting instead to herbal remedies out of desperation.

Feb 4 • 11:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Good Luck!

A woman, feeling emotionally torn, seeks a referral for hospital treatment for a possible ovarian cancer diagnosis after being dropped off by her ex-husband at the gynecologist's office.

Feb 4 • 09:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF uses helicopter and reduces rescue time of child with cancer from 2 hours to 20 minutes; VIDEO

A 7-year-old girl with cancer was rushed to the hospital in Curitiba after the Federal Highway Police used a helicopter to reduce her transport time from 2 hours to 20 minutes; however, she unfortunately did not survive.

Feb 3 • 15:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 2-year-old boy diagnosed with cancer in Florianópolis is improving and might be transferred to Garrahan

Felipe, a two-year-old boy diagnosed with cancer while on vacation in Florianópolis, is showing improvement and may soon be transferred to Garrahan Hospital in Buenos Aires to begin chemotherapy treatment.

Feb 3 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Castile and León Will Compensate Affected Families from Burgos Hospital and 'Deeply Regrets' What Happened

Castile and León's government will provide compensation to the families affected by the tragic overdosing incident at Burgos Hospital, which resulted in the death of two cancer patients.

Jan 15 • 13:26 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office opens an investigation into the death of two cancer patients in Burgos

The Prosecutor's Office of Burgos has initiated an investigation into the deaths of two cancer patients at the University Hospital of Burgos due to a medication error that led to them receiving six times the prescribed dosage.

Jan 14 • 12:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

How cancer treatment preparations are made? Safety and protocols in Hospital Pharmacy to avoid cases like the deaths in Burgos

The article discusses the protocols and safety measures in hospital pharmacies following the tragic deaths of two cancer patients due to a treatment error, as detailed by the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy.

Jan 14 • 00:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'It Ends With Us' author Colleen Hoover shares cancer diagnosis in candid hospital post

Bestselling author Colleen Hoover reveals her ongoing battle with cancer through a personal social media post while undergoing treatment.

Jan 13 • 20:20 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The concentration of the drug that killed two cancer patients at the Burgos Hospital was six times higher than recommended

Two cancer patients died at Burgos Hospital due to a human error in the preparation of a medication, which was administered at six times the recommended concentration.

Jan 13 • 17:16 UTC

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