Breast cancer: the facts

When Laura Pearce, 52, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given weeks to live, she refused to accept her fate. Now, with the help of cutting-edge cancer treatment and a 360 approach to her health, she is in full remission and looking forward to the future.

I refused to let a scary diagnosis beat me

The usual method of monitoring prostate cancer for changes amounts to neglect in many cases. Instead, a more active approach and alternative treatments may lead to the best outcome. Cate Montana reports

I’m determined to tell all about what’s happening in my knickers

A small change in appearance can make a big difference to your confidence – as these women discovered

Medical doctor and hormonal health expert Dr Hazel Wallace tells Sally Saunders why women’s health is a feminist issue and we all need to get comfortable talking about it