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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Black, Brown and Red Coalition honors Mayor John Ewing, Jr.'s historic election
The coalition said Ewing's election was a milestone in Omaha's path towards equity and representation.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Beth took her last breath days before her 13th birthday after we spotted a strange symptom as she brushed her teeth
THE parents of a 12-year-old girl say they first noticed something was wrong as she brushed her teeth. Beth Phelps passed away days before her 13th birthday, on October 3, 2022, her parents Ben, 48, and Aby, 49, by her side. Advertisement 10 Beth Phelps was diagnosed with a rare disease after her parents spotted a lump in her shoulder as she brushed her teeth Credit: SWNS 10 Beth was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of cancer that affects the bones and soft tissues Credit: SWNS 10 She underwent her first round of chemotherapy in Christmas 2020 Credit: SWNS Two years prior, as she had gotten ready for bed, Ben and Aby noticed a Tests at Jersey General Hospital revealed Beth had a 7cm tumour on her left lung. The family was told Beth had "Our world in the blink of an eye was completely tipped upside down," her dad Ben, from Jersey, said. Advertisement Read more on cancer "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." After chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy she was given the all clear - only for it to return nine months later in her right lung. "When we were told her cancer had come back, we were shocked and heartbroken," Ben said. Advertisement Most read in Health Beth's parents were offered a clinical trial, but chose palliative care to make "her time left as comfortable as possible". She died 12 days before her 13th birthday. Ben, an HR director, is cycling from Land's End, Cornwall, to John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, to raise money for the Childhood cancer explained "We'd never heard of Ewing sarcoma before," he explained. Advertisement "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." Ben and Aby spotted the first lump in December 2020, which prompted a GP referral to A&E Jersey General Hospital, where Beth was given a CT scan, x-ray and MRI. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 10 Beth had no other obvious symptoms of the cancer Credit: SWNS 10 Aside from chemo, she also underwent surgery and radiotherapy Credit: SWNS 10 Beth was declared cancer free, but her cancer returned nine months later in her right lung Credit: SWNS What is Ewing sarcoma? Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that begins in the bones or soft tissues. The bones most commonly affected by Ewing sarcoma are the: Pelvis Thigh (femur) Shin (tibia) Ribs and shoulder blades Ewing sarcoma is most often found in teenagers and young adults, but it can happen at other ages. It is slightly more common in men than women. Sometimes Ewing sarcoma can start in the soft tissue near the bone, which is called extraosseous Ewing sarcoma. Pain is the most common symptom of bone cancer, including Ewing sarcoma. But symptoms may vary, depending on what part of the body the cancer is in. The area may be swollen or painful when touched. Primary bone cancer is sometimes found when a bone breaks after a minor fall or accident. This is because it has been weakened by the cancer. Most of the time, these symptoms are caused by other conditions that are more common than bone cancer. But if you have any swelling or unexplained bone pain, get it checked by your GP. Tell your GP if the pain happens at night and when you are resting. Source: "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." Advertisement After nine months of treatment, Beth was declared cancer-free and returned home. However, in June 2022, she started to experience pain in her right shoulder. The pain increased and an x-ray revealed that the cancer had returned. 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. Advertisement "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." In Beth's memory, Ben will cycle from Land's End, Cornwall, to John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, from June 22 to July 5. The dad said: "Beth was funny, quick-witted and beautiful. She is with me forever and especially on this challenge." Advertisement 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." You can contribute to Ben's fundraiser 10 Beth's dad Ben is cycling 600m in memory of his daughter Credit: SWNS Advertisement 10 He described Beth as his 'guiding light' Credit: SWNS 10 'Beth was funny, quick-witted and beautiful,' Ben said Credit: SWNS 10
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."
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Ewing in Branchform jibe at SNP after independent election bid
Police Scotland seized a campervan in 2023 amid its Operation Branchform inquiries into the SNP's finances. Mr Ewing, who is the son of the late SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing, announced his intention to run as an independent candidate for Inverness and Nairn on Friday – effectively challenging the selected SNP candidate Emma Roddick. It is understood this led to him leaving the SNP, with whom he has been associated for 50 years, as party rules prevent such an action. John Swinney has spoken of his 'sadness and regret' at Mr Ewing's decision to leave. READ MORE: Ewing: 'Who, hand on heart, can defend the SNP's record?' John Swinney calls for diplomatic solution over US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites Alex Neil: Fergus Ewing will 'easily beat' the SNP as an independent Minister warns of raised Iranian terror threat in UK after US strikes Appearing on BBC Scotland's Sunday Show, Mr Ewing said: 'First of all, I'm a Highland MSP, my job is to represent and speak out for the people that voted me in.' He highlighted the 'indefensible' failures to dual the A9 and A96 roads, also accusing the SNP of failing to support oil and gas workers. It was put to Mr Ewing that his status as an independent candidate could lead to a pro-union party winning the seat instead. He said: 'I'm fighting to win. I had a large majority, a fairly large personal vote, I take nothing for granted.' Mr Ewing added: 'I believe it's the right decision, and I will be sure the party will throw everything into it – every effort, the kitchen sink, and perhaps even the camper van.' Following Mr Ewing's announcement on Friday, Mr Swinney said: 'It was with real sadness and deep regret that I heard of Fergus Ewing's decision to leave the Scottish National Party. 'We have both served the SNP and the cause of independence for many years, and I commend him for all that he achieved while serving in the SNP Government until 2021. 'Fergus had the option of standing at the forthcoming election for the SNP, given his status as an approved candidate. He chose not to accept that opportunity and I regret that he has ultimately decided instead to leave the party.' Conservative MSP Edward Mountain responded to the Sunday Show interview, saying: 'Fergus Ewing may have finally decided to quit the SNP, but he's been prepared to stick with them for years, despite their numerous damaging failures. 'He condemns their focus on fringe issues such as gender self-ID and their opposition to oil and gas, but he's still backing their most divisive obsession – breaking up the UK.'
