Brain cancer diagnosis

September 18, 2017 - 09:30 BST Gemma Strong Dame Tessa Jowell is battling brain cancer, her family have revealed; daughter-in-law confirms Labour politician was diagnosed in May Dame Tessa Jowell has been secretly battling brain cancer, her family have revealed. Taking to Instagram on the Labour peer’s 70th birthday, her daughter-in-law Ella Woodward – the food blogger known as Deliciously Ella - revealed that Tessa had received her diagnosis back in May. "The last few months have been some of the hardest of our lives, after Matt's mum was suddenly diagnosed with brain cancer in May," Ella told her fans. "Her bravery, optimism, love and support for others during this process has inspired us both so much, and today, on her 70th birthday, we're pledging to try and do everything we can to make people's lives with cancer better for longer. The last few months have been some of the hardest of our lives, after Matt's Mum was … [Read more...] about Dame Tessa Jowell diagnosed with brain cancer, family confirms

September 18, 2017 - 15:44 BST Sharnaz Shahid Kate Walsh revealed she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2015. The Grey's Anatomy actress has given a candid account of her recovery... Grey's Anatomy actress Kate Walsh has revealed she was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour in 2015. In a candid interview with Cosmopolitan , the 49-year-old explained how she suffered from extreme exhaustion which prompted her to see a doctor. She shared: "My pilates instructor said, 'Hey, your right side is dipping.' And it didn’t feel like I was off, but I looked down and could see it. Then when I was driving, I started swerving into the right lane." Grey's Anatomy actress Kate Walsh revealed she had a brain tumour in 2015 The American star added: "The exhaustion got to the point where I could drink five cups of coffee and still not feel awake or clear. And then around April, I started having more cognitive difficulties. It felt … [Read more...] about Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh reveals brain tumour diagnosis

November 25, 2017 - 14:36 GMT Sharnaz Shahid Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas has revealed his wife Gemma has passed away, just three days after she was diagnosed with leukaemia... Former Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas has revealed his wife has died, just three days after she was diagnosed with leukaemia. The Sky Sports anchor, 44, took to Twitter on Saturday to announce the heartbreaking news, asking his followers to keep their grief-stricken son in their prayers. Gemma , 40, fell ill with acute myloid leukaemia and died in hospital on Friday evening surrounded by her loved ones. "Today I am crushed with indescribable pain," Simon told his followers. "Just three days after falling ill with Acute Myloid Leukaemia, my dear wife Gemma passed away yesterday evening surrounded by her family and friends." Simon Thomas has revealed his wife Gemma has passed away He added: "If you are a prayer - pray for my boy … [Read more...] about Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas’ wife dies three days after leukaemia diagnosis