'I've been diagnosed with cancer twice and have a colostomy bag – it hasn't stopped me living life fully' Wednesday, May 6, 2026 cancer colorectal stoma colostomy diagnosis survivor recovery screening surgery awareness When Lynne Ewington, 62, from Walsall, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, she feared her active lifestyle was over. Running, cycling, and attending concerts seemed out of reach after facing surgery that left her with a … Read More
The Top 10 Midlands GP Surgeries Praised by Patients Monday, April 27, 2026 gp midlands healthcare patients survey satisfaction surgery birmingham wolverhampton arden As the 2026 GP Patient Survey results approach, patients’ opinions once again shine a light on the best and worst GP surgeries across the Midlands. The annual national survey captures patients’ experiences and satisfaction … Read More
Groundbreaking Custom Hip Implant Surgery Offers New Hope at Birmingham Hospital Saturday, April 11, 2026 hip implant surgery revision 3dprinting orthopaedics innovation recovery prosthesis birmingham A pioneering surgical procedure has given 77-year-old Katherine Broadhurst a new lease on life after undergoing the first fully custom-made hip revision surgery at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield. Performed by a … Read More
How Ignoring My Symptoms Nearly Cost Me My Life: Jess Gibelli’s Battle with Burkitt Lymphoma Saturday, April 4, 2026 cancer lymphoma chemotherapy diagnosis burkitt lymphomaawareness hospital surgery illness survival Jess Gibelli, a 28-year-old from Addlestone, Surrey, never imagined that the bloating and fatigue she blamed on a stomach bug would lead to a life-altering diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin Burkitt lymphoma. Balancing two demanding … Read More
Michael Barrymore, 73, Recuperating from Surgery Amid Painful Recovery Friday, April 3, 2026 michaelbarrymore recovery surgery hernia devon television health painkillers community celebrity Michael Barrymore, the iconic television presenter, is currently in recovery following a painful hernia operation. The 73-year-old has been resting at his coastal home in Devon after recently moving there from plans to … Read More
Vets Remove Whole Sock from Puppy’s Stomach After She Swallowed It Thursday, March 26, 2026 puppy vet sock blockage gastroscope staffordshire surgery emergency pethealth veterinary A mischievous Cairn Terrier puppy named Pickle found herself in desperate need of veterinary care after swallowing an entire sock. At just four months old, Pickle grabbed a sock right off her owner’s mum’s foot and swallowed … Read More