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'All of a sudden her life changed for the foreseeable'

Caroline Donnelly has paid tribute to her beloved husband Gavin who has lost his life to cancer aged just 33

Alcohol consumption, age, and weight can all contribute to the risk of breast cancer

Soy is common in many Asian cuisines, and is growing more popular in Western countries as many people aim for predominantly plant-based diets. It offers many potential health benefits and is generally cheaper than meat.

The couple discuss details of Mr Logan’s diagnosis and recovery along with his feelings throughout the process.

Study of 130,000 women used genetic analysis to establish causal link between activity levels and cancer risk

Drinking too much alcohol, being overweight or obese and being older all increase the risk of breast cancer.

'For two years, I ignored a lump because I was too embarrassed to go to a doctor. That shouldn't be the case'

The television presenter told others 'of a certain age' not to wait for symptoms before getting checked for prostate cancer, after her husband and ex-Scotland rugby star Kenny opened up on his diagnosis on BBC News this morning

The TV barman spoke about his surgery recovery a year after his bowel cancer diagnosis