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This 35-year-old’s immune system attacks her own body, causing lumps to grow in her left breast

Mrs Kinnari Bhosale is recovering from surgery to remove the benign tumours in her left breast caused by granulomatous mastitis, a rare, benign inflammatory breast condition that mimics breast cancer, making diagnosis challenging.
Mrs Kinnari Bhosale is recovering from surgery to remove the benign tumours in her left breast caused by granulomatous mastitis, a rare, benign inflammatory breast condition that mimics breast cancer, making diagnosis challenging.

Ivorian hero Haller out of Cup of Nations tournament

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Final - Nigeria v Ivory Coast - Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - February 11, 2024 Ivory Coast's Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Luc Gnago
Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Final - Nigeria v Ivory Coast - Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - February 11, 2024 Ivory Coast's Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Norwegian coach Hareide dies at 72

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Ukraine v Iceland - Stadion Miejski Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland - March 26, 2024 Iceland coach Age Hareide before the match REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Ukraine v Iceland - Stadion Miejski Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland - March 26, 2024 Iceland coach Age Hareide before the match REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

British pop star Cliff Richard, 85, reveals prostate cancer treatment

Cliff Richard said the illness was discovered as part of a health check-up as he was about to embark on a recent international tour.
Cliff Richard said the illness was discovered as part of a health check-up as he was about to embark on a recent international tour.

US approves oral drug for adults with rare type of lung cancer after early clinical trials globally

Singer Yu Tian, 77, said he had his entire prostate removed due to cancer

Yu Tian also disclosed that he underwent cataract surgery almost a year ago to replace his eye’s lens.
Yu Tian also disclosed that he underwent cataract surgery almost a year ago to replace his eye’s lens.

Jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay US$40 million to two women in latest talc trial

J&J is facing lawsuits from more than 67,000 plaintiffs who say they were diagnosed with cancer after using its baby powder and other talc products.
J&J is facing lawsuits from more than 67,000 plaintiffs who say they were diagnosed with cancer after using its baby powder and other talc products.

Nearly 200 children conceived from sperm donor with increased cancer risk

Human sperm and egg. 3d illustration
Human sperm and egg. 3d illustration

Actor Leon Jay Williams diagnosed with Stage 2 thyroid cancer

Leon Jay Williams said the diagnosis came so suddenly he had little time to process it.
Leon Jay Williams said the diagnosis came so suddenly he had little time to process it.

Life after... multiple myeloma: Pastor finds purpose after getting diagnosed with cancer in his 40s

azmyeloma/ST20251009_202575200218/Ng Sor Luan/Pastor David Ong, 65, was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2004 at the age of 44 and suffered a relapse only 20 years later.
azmyeloma/ST20251009_202575200218/Ng Sor Luan/Pastor David Ong, 65, was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2004 at the age of 44 and suffered a relapse only 20 years later.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.