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I trusted a tanning salon — now I’m battling stage 3 cancer
A young mother has shared her journey after being diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma — one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer — which develops in the cells responsible for producing skin pigment.
She believes her regular use of sunbeds played a major role in her diagnosis.
During an interview, she said:
“I’d just been diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma – an aggressive type of skin cancer – and told my love of tanning was to blame.
“It was a huge shock. I honestly had no idea they were dangerous.
You see warnings on cigarette packets, and photos of people with lung cancer, but you never see a picture of a person with skin cancer in a tanning shop.
“It’s not just a lack of warning about the health risks.
“Now, a BBC investigation has found tanning companies spreading dangerous misinformation on social media about how sunbeds can actually be good for you; falsely claiming, for example, that doctors prescribe sun beds for issues like seasonal depression and skin disorders.
I don’t want anyone to be convinced that sunbeds can be beneficial to our mental or physical health.
“This is highly damaging misinformation, and it’s terrifying. I wish I hadn’t experienced the very real dangers of sunbeds first hand; but, as I learned that day with the nurse, I have.
And I paid the price.
“I didn’t even think of myself as an excessive user. I might have gone two or three times a week before a holiday or night out. But then I wouldn’t go again for months.
“That’s still a form of sunbed abuse,’ the nurse told me. She likened it to binge drinking – avoiding booze all week and then getting drunk on a Saturday night.
“I was only 16 when I went on a sunbed for the first time. Everyone I knew did it – my mum, aunts, cousins and friends.
“My mum was going to the tanning shop and asked if I wanted to go with her. I had a three-minute tan that first time and afterwards I felt great – like I was glowing.
I found out later that it’s actually illegal for tanning shops, beauty salons and other commercial premises in the UK to allow anyone under 18 to use a sunbed, but no one ever asked my age.
“But I was hooked. I started tanning regularly. I’m very pale, with a lot of moles, so I felt like it gave my skin a base colour.
Everyone around me was doing it.
“On the weekends, my friends and I would make a trip to our local salon. I rarely went alone – it was more of a social thing. If somebody else was going, I’d tag along.
“I left school at 16 and went into hairdressing so there was a big focus on beauty. You got your hair done, you got your nails done and you got a tan.
“I grew up in Belfast, which is one of the UK’s sunbed hotspots – according to charity Melanoma Focus, 37% of adults in Belfast use sunbeds. It’s just the done thing.
“By the time I turned 20 I fell pregnant with my daughter Connie, now four, and during my pregnancy I didn’t go near sunbeds. To me it felt like smoking or drinking while pregnant – it was just something I didn’t think it was right to do.
“But after giving birth I went back to the tanning shops. It felt like a wee treat and a bit of me time.
“In the chaos of being a first-time mum, I found it was also a lot quicker than getting my nails or hair done – it was easier to fit in around childcare.
“Then, in the summer of 2022 I noticed a black mole growing on my right cheek.
“I’m a fairly moley person so at first I wasn’t too worried, but then it started looking different to my other moles – it kept scabbing over, dropping off, then growing again. This went on for a couple of months.
“I sent photos to my GP. They weren’t worried either but they referred me to a dermatologist just to be on the safe side.
“In September 2022 I had the mole removed at a dermatology clinic and sent away to be biopsied. It would take six weeks to get my results, and during that time I didn’t really think about it. There hadn’t been any red flags yet.
“Finally, the clinic called me and invited me to go in for my results.
It was awkward to arrange childcare, so I asked them why I couldn’t get them over the phone.
“They told me I needed to go in person and to bring someone with me. That’s when I first realised.
“Driving to the clinic, I started to feel anxious. The phone call had unsettled me, something didn’t feel right.
“At first, they said it looked like Stage 2 Melanoma and referred me to the Ulster Hospital, in Belfast, to have a larger section of tissue on my face – where the mole had been – removed.
“They couldn’t tell me what my face would look like afterwards or how big the scar would be, but by that time my priority was staying alive.
“I knew things were more serious than I’d first thought.
“I had the surgery in February 2023 and also woke up with a scar on my neck where an associated lymph node had been removed – to test to see if the cancer had spread.
“Waiting for the next set of results to find out if it had spread into my lymph nodes – six weeks felt like six years.
“I was crying a lot, although of course I tried to hide my upset from Connie. I just told her mummy was poorly and needed to go to hospital to get better.
“The results showed the melanoma had spread to my lymph nodes so it was upgraded to Stage 3 and I was referred to Belfast City Hospital’s Cancer Centre for MRI and CT scans to check it hadn’t spread anywhere else, which thankfully it hadn’t.
“That’s when it really began to sink in that I had cancer. People think if they get a bad mole it will just be removed and that’s that, but melanoma means cancer.
My family and friends were a huge support, and also helped keep Connie occupied and entertained.
“This month, I’ve come to the end of a year of targeted immunotherapy treatment, and I’m now cancer-free.
“But it isn’t over – I’ll now have five years of monitoring scans every six months, to make sure the cancer doesn’t come back.
“They will also do mole-mapping – it’s where I have to stand in my underwear and every single mole on my body is measured and photographed. They can then track any changes every time they check my moles.
“My mum and other family members have stopped using sunbeds now. A lot of my friends have stopped too, but not all – people still think it won’t happen to them.
“That’s what I thought until it happened to me.
It’s not just sunbeds – getting sunburnt is another risk factor for developing skin cancer, and I remember getting burnt on family holidays as a child.
“One year, as a 10-year-old, in Egypt was particularly bad – I remember my shoulders were so blistered that my mum applied Greek yoghurt from the hotel bar to cool our skin.
“We always think our sunburns are just something we need to quickly recover from, and never consider the long-term effects.
Being scared of her daughter that would not see her while she grows up, she added: “And now, my biggest fear now is not being around to see Connie grow up.
“I’m a mum and she needs me. I’ve seen other people my age, with the same diagnosis, tragically pass away.
“This is very real and skin cancer needs to be taken more seriously – as do the claims that some unscrupulous companies are putting in front of impressionable teenagers.
“If I could travel back in time I’d tell my younger self that having a tan is just not worth it, and I would tell everyone else to look at everything you have – and not be tempted to play Russian roulette with your life.”
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Initial reports claimed that Fatim travelled from Ivory Coast to Aba, Nigeria, to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), with some reports suggesting that she died following the cosmetic procedure.
However, Fatim’s partner has come forward to dispute the claims that she underwent plastic surgery.
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According to her partner, he contacted Scoop Afrique directly and explained that Fatim travelled to Nigeria for personal care and did not undergo any form of plastic surgery.
He also revealed that Fatim’s body is currently in Nigeria, but the exact cause of her death has not been disclosed.
The conflicting accounts have raised questions about what happened to the influencer during her time in Nigeria, as the initial reports about a BBL have not been confirmed by her partner.
Fatim leaves behind a young daughter.
May her soul rest in peace.
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This Is Me Shedding Tears Seeing the Suffering Going On in Nigeria – Nigerian Man Breaks Down in Tears After Returning Home and Seeing the Situation in the Country
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In a video shared on X, the man was seen shedding tears as he spoke about the conditions he encountered after arriving in Nigeria.
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He said: “”This is me shedding tears seeing the suffering going on in Nigeria”
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Nigerian man living in Germany cries out after seeing the situation of Nigerians when he arrived home 🇳🇬 https://t.co/hi3iDxLPwa
— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) October 6, 2026
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Hadiyah was a medical doctor, while her twin sister, Aidah, was a pharmacist.
The sisters reportedly died following complications associated with sickle cell disease.
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According to reports, Hadiyah died on Friday, October 2, after spending about a week at FMC Nguru, where she had been receiving treatment following a sickle cell crisis.
Hadiyah was laid to rest following funeral prayers at the Emir’s Palace on Friday.
Two days after attending her twin sister’s burial, Aidah reportedly visited Hadiyah’s grave. She was said to have suddenly fainted after the visit and was rushed to a hospital, where she later died.
The tragic deaths of the twins were also confirmed by the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, in a Facebook post.
The hospital wrote:
“Inna lillahi wa Inna ilaihi rajiun
This is to announce the death of Aidah Usman Abdullahi, the second twins to the Medical Director, Professor Hadiza Abdullahi Usman.
The funeral prayer is slated from 5:30pm at the Emirs palace.
Musa Abubakar Adam
Head of Publicity”
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Chinese Influencer Xixi Xubao Dies of Stomach Cancer at 26 After Sharing Her Health Journey
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Xixi, who was based in Shenyang, China, died on September 28, 2026, after battling the disease. Her death was announced on her social media account the following day.
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The message announcing her death described the influencer as someone who lived a free, passionate, courageous and kind life while thanking everyone who supported and cared for her.
“Xixi lived a free, passionate, courageous and kind life.
“Thank you to everyone who supported and cared about her along the way.”
Before her death, Xixi regularly shared updates about her health and documented her cancer treatment journey with her followers.
In one of her videos, she opened up about her daily routine and eating habits, saying:
“I basically go to bed between midnight and 2 am every day.
“I eat two meals a day, with a long gap between them.
“I don’t like drinking water, have two coffees a day and drink milk tea three or four times a week.
“I usually eat takeaway or dine out, and I like food that is heavy on oil and spice.”
Xixi also described herself as a picky eater and said she did not like fruits and vegetables.
Her health problems began in early January 2025 when she started experiencing symptoms while eating. She reported that food would get stuck, alongside burping, a bloated stomach and a reduced appetite.
She was diagnosed with stomach cancer shortly afterwards and began sharing her treatment journey online.
Xixi had studied abroad before returning to China, where she launched a bakery brand called Jifu in Shenyang and Dalian. At the height of the business, it had six outlets, with four still operating at the time of her death.
Her death has left followers mourning the young influencer, who had continued to share details of her illness and treatment with people following her journey online.
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Alison Hammond Rushed to Hospital After Clutching Her Chest and Falling Ill Live on This Morning
The incident happened while Hammond was speaking with Dr Scott during the programme when she suddenly began clutching her chest before appearing to fall ill.
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Her co-presenter, Dermot O’Leary, then helped her away from the sofa as the programme continued live.
Dr Scott appeared concerned as he attempted to continue with the segment, while a loud retching sound was reportedly heard in the background.
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The programme then went to an advert break before returning with Dermot alone on the set.
Addressing viewers, Dermot said:
Later in the programme, Dermot confirmed that Hammond would not be returning to the show.
He said:
“Ali’s feeling a little unwell so I’ll be here for the rest of the show.”
A source reportedly told the Daily Mail that Hammond had been taken to hospital but indicated that she appeared to be okay.
The source said:
“She’s gone to hospital but we think she’s okay. She walked into the ambulance after leaving the studio”
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Alison Hammond on This Morning today, clutching her chest and rushing off the set 😮 pic.twitter.com/ljJ7McBhuR
— Paul – London (@Test94355491) October 2, 2026
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Critically Ill Patient Dies After Ambulance Carrying Him Was Stopped for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Convoy in India
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Chakraborty, 42, died at Silchar Medical College and Hospital on Thursday morning, October 1, 2026, after being taken there for advanced medical treatment.
According to reports by India Today, the ambulance carrying Chakraborty was stopped at the Ramnagar ISBT point in Silchar on Wednesday, September 30, as police cleared the road for the Chief Minister’s convoy.
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Video footage showing the ambulance waiting as the Chief Minister’s convoy passed through the area was later circulated online.
The Times of India reported that four police personnel who were on duty during the incident were suspended after the ambulance was stopped to make way for the convoy.
Following the incident, Sarma apologised to Chakraborty’s family and described the stoppage of the ambulance as unacceptable.
The Chief Minister said:
“Emergency medical care must take precedence over VIP movement,”
He added:
“Under no circumstances should the movement of ambulances or other emergency vehicles be impeded on account of VIP convoy arrangements.”
Sarma also warned that guidelines governing convoy movements must be implemented “in letter and spirit.”
However, while expressing condolences following Chakraborty’s death, the Chief Minister said the patient’s underlying medical condition and the ambulance’s brief stoppage were not connected.
Sarma also said that anyone occupying the position of Chief Minister was “merely a chief servant” and stated that “new Assam has no place for VIP culture.”
Chakraborty’s wife, meanwhile, said the family had lost its breadwinner and appealed to the Chief Minister for financial assistance.
She said:
“He has left behind two children. I urge the chief minister to help my family survive in the absence of it lone earning member,”
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Ofcourse Mr. PM of India you are rightfully treat the citizens as God and hence made the same Citizen aka God in the ambulance to wait while the convoy was passing
— DC (@Divyanshu555) October 1, 2026
How insensitive and how shameless https://t.co/zxNrpZ413p pic.twitter.com/oBXrABJlsf
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35-Year-Old Mom Arrested After Stabbing Her Two Children, Leaving One Facing Possible Amputation
According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the home after the children were discovered alone and covered in bl00d on Saturday afternoon.
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Authorities said the children, aged 6 and 3, had suffered multiple injuries, with investigators reporting that the older child sustained wounds that may require possible amputation of some fingers and potentially an arm due to the severity of the injuries.
Police said investigators believe a knife and a blunt object were used during the attack.
The discovery was reportedly made around 2:30 p.m. after the children’s grandmother and Gosnell’s former boyfriend went to the home following a phone call from the 6-year-old child, who told his grandmother that he was hungry.
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Both children were rushed to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, where they were described as being in stable condition and expected to recover.
According to investigators, Gosnell returned to the home shortly after the children were found. Officials said she appeared distressed and was speaking rapidly.
She was taken for a mental health evaluation but attempted to leave and was later restrained on a stretcher.
Gosnell was denied bond and faces two counts of attempted murder, along with additional charges related to possession of a weapon during a vi0lent crime.
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Man Slumps and Dies After Three of His Shops and Plaza Were Demolished at Onitsha Main Market
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The incident occurred amid an ongoing restructuring and enforcement exercise at the market, where several structures have been removed as part of efforts to reorganise the area.
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Mmmaduachukwu was said to have collapsed and died on Wednesday after the demolition of his properties.
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107-Year-Old Social Media Star Dies Just 3 Hours and 45 Minutes After Celebrating Her Birthday
The beloved grandmother reportedly passed away just three hours and 45 minutes after celebrating her 107th birthday.
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Doña Mami, who was from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, became known online after her grandson, Julio César Lebrón, began sharing videos of her on Facebook in 2017.
Her remarkable life included decades of farming, raising her children and caring for a large family. She continued working the land well into her 80s and 90s.
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When she celebrated her 100th birthday in 2019, Doña Mami reflected on how she had spent her life.
“I’ve spent these 100 years working, not dancing, partying or drinking.
“I’ve raised my children, worked on the farm and eaten plenty of funche.”
Funche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made from cornmeal.
Doña Mami also leaves behind a huge family. She had 48 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren.
Her death was announced by her son, Tony Morales, who paid tribute to his mother in an emotional message.
“Mami lived for 107 years, three hours and 45 minutes.
“At 3.45am, God decided it was time for her to go and reunite with Papi, Juana María, Toledo, her siblings, sons-in-law and so many other relatives who had gone before her.
“She left as she lived – on her own terms, peacefully.”
“Her life cannot be measured simply in years, because her true legacy lives on through the generations she left behind.
“We are the products of her sacrifice and descendants of a warrior.”
A man has gone viral on social media after a video surfaced showing him allegedly returning a stolen motorcycle following an unusual incident involving bees.
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The incident was said to have occurred in Mbale, Uganda, where the man reportedly stole a motorcycle before being attacked by a swarm of bees.
An X user who shared the video wrote:
“This was a great moment! 😂 A man who stole a motorcycle ended up returning it after being attacked by bees.
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It seems the people of Mbale have found a unique solution to crime! 🐝🤣
Maybe we should send those bees to Byakama “
This caused alot of reaction as a user wrote: “Guys, I normally do not believe in witchcraft. However, this is making me think twice.
I don’t know how to explain this scientifically”
Another wrote: “Ugandan voodoo will work on everyone but politicians”
Another wrote: “damn… shit is scary but thieves deserve that ka treatment and brutal beating … just remembered my stolen motorcycle i nearly shed a tear”
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This was a great moment! 😂 A man who stole a motorcycle ended up returning it after being attacked by bees.
— SSEKABIRA PATRICK (@PSSEKABIR) June 6, 2026
It seems the people of Mbale have found a unique solution to crime! 🐝🤣
Maybe we should send those bees to Byakama 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/voJ4qmsZMq