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Sporty teenager left paralysed from shoulder down after ‘stitch’

Shayne Dawson-Dymond says he is determined not to let his condition ‘get in the way’

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

‘Active’ dad diagnosed with terminal cancer after losing weight

William White was first diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2020

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

‘Normal’ girl, 4, diagnosed with rare disorder that causes blindness, paralysis

Her parents, Emma Vukic and Max Bridge, say they are in a phase of ‘prolonged grief’

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

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Dad diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after wife’s death from the illness

Paul Garratt lost his wife of 10 years to breast cancer in 2015 at the age of 31

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Twins diagnosed with the same ‘one-in-a-million’ condition eight years apart

Wendy and Chris Watkins welcomed their ‘happy and healthy’ twins, Riley and Noah, into the world in 2012

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Toddler diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour before going blind ‘overnight’

Olivia Taylor was diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma at just 17 months old

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

‘Healthy’ woman diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder after rash

Tia Rey now struggles to walk or stand for long periods and is often breathless

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025

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Mum diagnosed with brain tumour after dismissing symptom for 20 years

Nikita Sterling was diagnosed with a ‘large’ meningioma, which doctors suspect ‘could have been growing for 20 years’

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

‘Fit and healthy’ father discovers life-threatening illness during fertility tests

Simon Wade says his life ‘changed forever’ when he was diagnosed

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

‘Normal, active’ man diagnosed with debilitating disease after dog walk

Steven Williams said he was forced to remortgage his house to pay for medical treatment after being diagnosed with Lyme disease

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Dad’s symptoms dismissed as a virus before incurable cancer diagnosis

Mart Roe had been experiencing agonising back pain for weeks when he started losing the feeling in his feet

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Couple’s ‘world fell apart overnight’ after baby died suddenly in sleep

Lily-Anne, who had no previous health issues, died of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) earlier this year

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

How this teen turned her car into a DIY camper with £400 and 12 hours

The 18-year-old software engineer started planning the car-to-camper conversion long before she had secured her driving licence

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

Disabled girl who nearly died from stroke moments after birth says Metallica ‘saved her’

11-year old Sarah says listening to the heavy metal band makes her ‘feel safe’

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Siblings among seven people worldwide diagnosed with incurable disease

Two of three siblings from London carry a mutation of the DHDDS gene

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Curry house forced to close after 20 years because neighbours complain of curry smell

Cinnamons Restaurant in Wheatley had been a local favourite for over 20 years

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Woman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after symptoms dismissed as anxiety

Lily Murphy was first diagnosed with melanoma at 23 years old while working at an NHS hospital’s dermatology department

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Runner reveals first symptom before stage three cancer diagnosis

Andy Spary’s symptoms began with severe burning pain in his left buttock, which was initially put down to a skating injury

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The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Woman went through menopause at age 15 after being born without ovaries

Jolene McCaw, now 41, said she is willing to ‘break’ her family finances to become a mother

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Teenager treated for ‘period pain’ told she has rugby ball-sized ovarian tumour

Izzy, 14, started to feel unwell when she was struck with a severe stomach ache, back pain and vomiting

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Mother who beat breast cancer discovers years later disease has moved to brain during ‘vertigo’ treatment

Carrie Howard rang the bell to mark the end of her treatment in 2023 – she now faces another battle

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

Woman reveals ‘extreme highs and lows’ of swapping London rent for a narrowboat

Kyrie Morris said she found ‘freedom’ when she bought her narrowboat in April 2022

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Parents have heartwarming meeting with donors who saved their sons’ lives

Otis and Nelson were both born with a rare genetic disorder

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Woman dies with dementia at just 31 after early warning signs missed

Gemma Illingworth was 28 when she was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a rare form of dementia

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

‘Healthy’ 31-year-old relearning to walk and talk after brain bleed left him in coma

Part of Philip Masey’s skull had to be removed after the haemorrhage

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