NEED TO KNOW Grant Learmont, 40, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer after initially experiencing minor back and hip pain The cancer has spread to his spine, pelvis, ribs, and other areas, causing bone disease and requiring aggressive treatment Learmont is sharing his story to raise awareness that prostate cancer can affect younger people…
The Hong Kong government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of property owners affected by the devastating Tai Po fire, with the city leader stressing that “every option” is being considered amid some residents’ demands for in situ redevelopment. Two months after the fire that claimed 167 lives, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on…
David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the UK, has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year. The 59-year-old disclosed that the discovery came after his wife, Samantha, urged him to get tested following a radio interview about prostate cancer. What started as a simple check-up evolved into a series of…
Longtime Grey’s Anatomy star James Pickens Jr. has shared that he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The actor, who has played Dr. Richard Webber in the medical drama series for 22 seasons, opened up about his health news in a recent interview, explaining that it’s not necessarily an update anyone is glad to receive. “It’s…
Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer that was diagnosed in May, a spokesperson for the former US president said on Saturday morning. “As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment, the spokesperson said. The news was first reported by NBC….
Johnny Ball has given fans a health update – and revealed he didn’t tell his children about his cancer diagnosis until he knew it was curable. The father of BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball revealed last week that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022. This morning, he spoke about his health on…
David Webb, a Hong Kong corporate governance activist who is battling terminal cancer, issued an open letter criticising Hong Kong fashion retailer Bauhaus International Holdings’ decision to buy a residential property instead of making a dividend payout. Webb holds more than 8 per cent of the company’s shares and is the second-largest shareholder after the…
Father’s day 2025: Father’s Day, celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June, is a heartfelt tribute to the love, support, and guidance of fathers and father figures. Beyond the celebrations, it can serve as a timely reminder for men to prioritise their health. As they age, health concerns like prostate and bladder cancer…
Hong Kong public hospitals are reviewing blood test results of more than 400 patients after batches of a reagent were found to have quality issues that could produce false positives for prostate cancer. The Hospital Authority said on Tuesday that it was following up with the supplier of a testing product after being notified by…