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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Girl dies of rare cancer after parents spotted sign as she brushed her teeth
Beth Phelps sadly died from a rare form of cancer after her parents noticed something was wrong with her shoulder. Her father, Ben, is raising awareness about the symptoms A "healthy little girl" tragically died from a rare form of cancer after her parents spotted something strange on her shoulder as she brushed her teeth. Beth Phelps, 12, from Jersey, was getting ready for bed when her parents Ben and Aby noticed a "protruding lump", which was visible from under her shirt. Their world was "tipped upside down" after tests revealed that their daughter had a 7cm tumour on her left lung. Beth was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at Jersey General Hospital, which is an aggresive cancer. The schoolgirl endured chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy which led to her being given the all clear. Sadly, it returned nine months later on her right lung and she later died on October 3, 2022. Speaking about the ordeal, Ben, 48, said: "Our world in the blink of an eye was completely tipped upside down. She had no symptoms that stood out. Beth was a healthy little girl. But she took all the treatment in her stride, despite being terrified of needles. "When we were told her cancer had come back, we were shocked and heartbroken." HR director Ben is cycling from Land's End, Cornwall, to John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, to raise money for the Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT). He added: "We'd never heard of Ewing sarcoma before - that's why I'm trying to raise as much money as I can, so we can find kinder treatments to help more people survive. 'Beth is my guiding light and inspiration always; this might be a tough physical challenge, but doesn't compare to anything she endured. We miss Beth every day, and we are determined to make a difference in her name." They spotted the first lump in December 2020, prompting her GP to send them to A&E Jersey General Hospital, where Beth was given a CT scan, x-ray and MRI. On Christmas Day 2020, Beth began her first of four rounds of chemotherapy. In May 2021, Beth underwent surgery to remove the tumour and the entire left scapula at Stanmore Hospital. Back at Southampton General Hospital, Beth received three more rounds of chemo before she underwent six weeks of radiotherapy at University College London Hospitals. "This was agonising as a parent to watch," Ben said. "The nursing and play staff were amazing at helping to keep her calm, but nothing prepares you for some of the procedures that take place in order to give treatment." After nine months of treatment, Beth was cancer-free and returned home, however, in June 2022, Beth started to experience pain in her right shoulder. The pain increased and an x-ray revealed that the cancer had returned to Beth's right shoulder. Ben said: "We had to make a decision whether to put Beth through a clinical trial which meant more time away in hospitals and the possibility of never seeing home again. We chose palliative care and set out to make her time left as comfortable as possible, giving her the dignity and love that she so truly deserved. She took her last breath surrounded by me, Aby, the dog and our cat, Monkey. Beth was funny, quick-witted and beautiful, She is with me forever and especially on this challenge." Ben's cycling challenge will commence from June 22 to July 5. Louise Everett, senior regional relationship manager at the BCRT said: 'This is an incredibly inspiring challenge that Ben is taking on. We're grateful that people like Ben want to keep raising vital funds and awareness so no other family has to go through what they went through.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'Our girl died after we spotted sign while she brushed her teeth'
Beth Phelps, 12, was diagnosed after her parents Ben and Aby noticed a 'protruding lump' A 12-year-old girl died from a rare form of cancer after her parents noticed an alarming sign while she was brushing her teeth. Beth Phelps, while preparing for bed, had a "protruding lump" on her shoulder that caught the attention of her parents Ben, 48, and Aby, 49, through her T-shirt. Following tests at Jersey General Hospital, a 7cm tumour in Beth's left lung was diagnosed as Ewing sarcoma, which is known for its rarity and aggressiveness. Despite going through chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy - and initially receiving the all-clear - the disease resurfaced nine months later in her right lung. Confronted with a harrowing decision, Ben and Aby opted against a clinical trial in favour of palliative care, to ensure Beth could spend her final days comfortably; she died just 12 days shy of her 13th birthday. HR director Ben, from Jersey, has vowed to cycle an epic journey from Land's End, Cornwall, to John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, to raise funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT). He said: "Our world in the blink of an eye was completely tipped upside down," adding, "She had no symptoms that stood out. Beth was a healthy little girl. "But she took all the treatment in her stride, despite being terrified of needles. When we were told her cancer had come back, we were shocked and heartbroken." Ewing sarcoma, an unfamiliar term to the family before this ordeal, has sparked a determination in Ben: "We'd never heard of Ewing sarcoma before - that's why I'm trying to raise as much money as I can, so we can find kinder treatments to help more people survive. "Beth is my guiding light and inspiration always; this might be a tough physical challenge, but doesn't compare to anything she endured. We miss Beth every day, and we are determined to make a difference in her name." The first sign appeared in December 2020 when they discovered a lump, leading Beth's GP to refer them to A&E at Jersey General Hospital. There, Beth underwent a CT scan, X-ray and MRI. Beth started her first of four chemotherapy sessions on Christmas Day 2020. In May 2021, Beth faced surgery at Stanmore Hospital to remove the tumour and her entire left scapula. Her treatment continued at Southampton General Hospital with three more rounds of chemotherapy, followed by six weeks of radiotherapy at University College London Hospitals. "This was agonising as a parent to watch," Ben said. "The nursing and play staff were amazing at helping to keep her calm, but nothing prepares you for some of the procedures that take place in order to give treatment." After nine gruelling months, Beth got the all-clear and returned home. However, in June 2022 she began experiencing pain in her right shoulder, which worsened over time. An X-ray later confirmed the devastating news that the cancer had come back, now in Beth's right shoulder. On October 3, 2022, Beth passed away. Ben said: "We had to make a decision whether to put Beth through a clinical trial, which meant more time away in hospitals and the possibility of never seeing home again. We chose palliative care and set out to make her time left as comfortable as possible, giving her the dignity and love that she so truly deserved. "She took her last breath surrounded by me, Aby, the dog and our cat, Monkey. Beth was funny, quick-witted and beautiful. She is with me forever and especially on this challenge." Ben will cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats from June 22 to July 5. Louise Everett, senior regional relationship manager at BCRT, said: "This is an incredibly inspiring challenge that Ben is taking on. We're grateful that people like Ben want to keep raising vital funds and awareness so no other family has to go through what they went through."
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
World War Two grenade found in rockpool
A beachgoer discovered a live World War Two grenade in a rockpool. A man walking along the beach found the grenade at about 15:30 BST on Monday near Westward Ho!, Bideford Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) said. The team was dispatched by Falmouth Coastguard following a call from Devon & Cornwall Police. The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Devonport naval base in Plymouth was called in while coastguards cordoned off the area, which included part of the South West Coast Path. The grenade was then safely destroyed on-site in a controlled explosion after being buried and rigged with a small charge. "A big thank you to the public for their patience and co-operation," BCRT said. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Maritime and Coastguard Agency Warning after grenade found in Isles of Scilly Homes evacuated over suspected grenade in garden Live hand grenade found by child on Cultra beach
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Live World War Two grenade found in Westward Ho! rockpool
A beachgoer discovered a live World War Two grenade in a rockpool.A man walking along the beach found the grenade at about 15:30 BST on Monday near Westward Ho!, Bideford Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) team was dispatched by Falmouth Coastguard following a call from Devon & Cornwall Police. The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Devonport naval base in Plymouth was called in while coastguards cordoned off the area, which included part of the South West Coast Path. The grenade was then safely destroyed on-site in a controlled explosion after being buried and rigged with a small charge."A big thank you to the public for their patience and co-operation," BCRT said.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'Heartbreak' as dog dies after falling from cliff
A dog has died after falling from a cliff. Coastguard teams from Bridlington and Filey were called out to reports a dog had gone over a cliff edge near Sewerby Cricket Club in East Yorkshire on Saturday. The dog was found approximately 15ft (4.5m) down on a "precarious ledge that was crumbling" and despite attempts to rescue the animal, it fell and died. Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) said it was the third incident this year involving dogs that have not survived and described it as a "heartbreaking outcome". "This is a heartbreaking outcome for both the owners and the team, who always strive for a positive resolution, but unfortunately, this was not possible this time," a statement said. "It serves as an important reminder to always keep dogs on a lead, especially near cliff edges, when walking along the coast." BCRT said a technical rope was quickly constructed, but just before a member of the rescue team could go down the cliff, the dog moved and was soon out of sight. The statement added: "The technician proceeded to the ledge and continued down the steep chalk cliffs, only to discover that the dog had succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fall and was found deceased at the bottom." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team
