Beards against cancer: Manchester radio presenter and army of fans vow to grow beards until he beats disease
Gareth Brooks is an XFM presenter
Song for cancer: ‘Heartbroken’ friend pens powerful ballad after death of Manchester pal in aid of relief therapy
Rozzie Joyce was devastated after loss of Duncan Wilson.
‘Do yourself a favour and get tested’: Manchester councillor’s plea ahead of World Aids Day
There were 442 new diagnoses in Greater Manchester this year
The disease that turns your fingers into claws… Living with the painful Dupuytren’s Contracture
The disease is named after Baron Guillaume Dupuytren
‘Golden era’ of cancer research arrives as Manchester scientists receive share of £100million cash boost
Manchester Cancer Research Centre are delighted
Could the pub save your life? Salford boozers unite for campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer
The campaign coincides with Mouth Cancer Action Month
Lung cancer patients still receive same treatment as King George VI, says Manchester historian
40,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK each year
It’s not too late: Campaign urges one in 40 Salfordians affected by irreversible lung disease to look for signs
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is irreversable
Stretford mum outraged after daughter contracts meningitis… despite being immunised aged four
Nationally, there has been a 95% decrease in cases of disease
HIV ‘apathy’ in Manchester: City’s battle against disease not being won as infection rates fail to fall
Liverpool John Moores University reveal worrying trends in Manchester’s HIV status
Arthritis Week: Knuckle cracking? Elderly disease? Avoid exercise? Myths of condition busted
More than ten million people in the UK, including more than 15,000 children, are affected by arthritis