The Diagnosis
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| Originally published | 2000 |
| Authors | Alan Lightman |
| Genres | Psychological Fiction |
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| ID | 1982716 |
About The Diagnosis
From the bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams comes this harrowing tale of one man's struggle to cope in a wired world, even as his own biological wiring short-circuits. As Boston's Red Line shuttles Bill Chalmers to work one summer morning, something extraordinary happens. . . .
Patient saw eight GPs before cancer spotted
... The watchdog said the lack of continuity of care resulted in The Diagnosis of Brian s cancer being missed...
Kidney cancer: Wrestler wants health battle to raise awareness
... Adil, from east London, says he broke down after The Diagnosis but feels his resilience and faith gave him determination to " overcome it"...
Kylie Minogue 'proud' of Stockton campaigner with cervical cancer
... " To be handling the information and The Diagnosis and just getting through day by day - I can appreciate that, I share some of your story...
Narges Mohammadi: Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate begins hunger strike
... " According to The Diagnosis and echocardiogram of a trusted doctor of the prison, she has been in need of emergency transfer to the heart and lung centre for urgent medical care...
'I wanted to continue modelling, wheelchair or no wheelchair'
... It says " anyone of any age can receive The Diagnosis" and the symptoms can be " severe and disabling" for many, but are " life-changing for all"...
Noddy Holder: Slade star diagnosed with cancer five years ago, wife reveals
... Mrs Holder said The Diagnosis came as a " total bombshell" to them and that sticking together was the key to making it through such a difficult time...
Sir Billy Connolly: 'I'll never give up live performance'
... The Scottish comedian, 80, received The Diagnosis 10 years ago on the same day he found out he had prostate cancer...
Steve Rider: Sports presenter to have surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis
... He explained: " I m a total convert to getting yourself checked early and getting The Diagnosis done early and getting remedial measures in place as soon as possible...
Kylie Minogue 'proud' of Stockton campaigner with cervical cancer
By Pamela Bilalova and Phil ConnellBBC News
Pop star Kylie Minogue has thanked a terminally-ill woman for her " acts of bravery and selflessness".
Since receiving her diagnosis, mother-of-two Wendy Clarke has been working to raise awareness of cervical cancer.
Kylie, who has had cancer herself, Said she was " so proud" of Wendy for everything she was doing.
Wendy, from Fairfield, Stockton, spoke with The Singer for a BBC local radio Christmas special.
" She's such a lovely lady, " Wendy Said .
" She's not just beautiful to look at, she's a Beautiful Lady in every sense of The Word .
" For her to spare her time for me, it's amazing. "
Kylie, 55, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and.
She told Wendy: " You're achieving amazing things. I'm so proud of you.
" To be handling The Information and The Diagnosis and just Getting Through Day by Day - I can appreciate that, I share some of your story.
" But to be translating that into empowering Other People and doing such amazing things, I could only just say Thank You for these acts of bravery and selflessness and really finding The Spirit within yourself and allowing others around you to reaffirm life in this moment, it's just incredible. "
'Nagging them'Back in January, and was given a year To Live if she had treatment.
She is using that time to encourage other women to get a smear test and raise money for charity.
" I'm aware there's one or Two People Out There who have gone and got their test based on me nagging them, " the 46-year-old Said .
at The Bbc Radio Tees Make A Difference Awards in September and was chosen to take part in The Bbc local radio Christmas special featuring Kylie.
During their conversation, Wendy asked The Singer if she would consider making a return to Doctor Who , where Kylie appeared as Astrid Peth in a one-off performance.
Kylie replied: " It was such an amazing experience.
" I would be totally up for that. "
There are about 3,200 new cervical cancer cases in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research UK.
The majority of cases are preventable and the.
Wendy has told The Bbc she did not get tested " out of fear" and has urged other women to go for their smear test.
" The Fear of the smear test is nothing compared to The Fear of cancer, of what I'm going through now, " She Said .
" I absolutely regret not going for my smear test. "
" Do it, because it's Worth It . You can't put a price on your life. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
