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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
As 2025 kicked off my life was perfect - then everything spiralled out of control. Now I'm dealing with unimaginable grief and a stage three cancer diagnosis at just 27 years old
At the start of 2025 Chloe Haynes ' future felt busy in the best possible way. The special-education teacher and her partner Tom were saving for their first home, mapping a long-awaited trip to Japan, and quietly hoping to start a family by Christmas. Then, during a summer swim, Chloe brushed her hand beneath her left arm. 'I was fixing my swimmers and I felt a small little lump, the size of a pea,' Chloe, from Newcastle, told FEMAIL. Her mum and sister, who is a nurse, reassured her it was just a lymph node, so Chloe agreed and pushed the worry aside. Everything changed in March. Her 21-year-old brother died in a sudden traumatic accident and Chloe rushed home to Gloucester, taking six weeks off work to help plan the funeral and spend time with her grieving family. 'I was very stressed. I noticed the lump had grown, but I thought, my lymph nodes are probably flaring up because I'm grieving,' the 27-year-old said. By the end of May the bulge under her arm was unmistakable. When her sister finally saw it, she 'panicked' and ordered Chloe straight to a GP. Soon after, an ultrasound technician fell silent, ushered in colleagues, and sent Chloe for an emergency mammogram and biopsy. The call came the next afternoon as she shepherded students back from an excursion. 'The doctor said, "Chloe, I've got the results… is now a good time?" But I told him if he was ringing me in the middle of my work day, I knew it wasn't good.' He confirmed stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer that had 'already spread excessively' to her lymph nodes. Chloe has no family history of cancer and couldn't even get a referral for a mammogram at first because she was considered 'too young' for the killer disease. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of all breast cancers. It differs from other types in that it tends to grow and spread faster, has fewer treatment options and usually has a worse prognosis. This type of breast cancer has an average 77 percent five-year survival rate, but depending on the stage of the cancer, that rate can be as low as 12 percent. Triple negative cancers do not respond to hormone therapy or to the targeted therapy drugs used for other cancers. 'I just went completely numb,' Chloe said, recalling how she crumpled in the school office and sobbed in the principal's arms. 'I haven't been back to work since.' Only 24 hours earlier, Chloe and Tom had signed off on their first mortgage approval. 'We had actually been approved for a home loan the day before my diagnosis,' she said. 'We went back to the broker and said no. I'll be out of work for 12 months.' 'We thought we were going to have the house, the babies… all the fun, exciting things you're hoping for when you're 27. Now it's all pushed back by cancer.' Their Japan itinerary is cancelled; a visit to her best friend in England postponed. The travel fund now pays for petrol, parking, and hospital bills. Because chemotherapy could leave her infertile, Chloe was rushed into egg retrieval last week. 'It was really important for me to have one shot at saving that chance. If this round doesn't work, I don't have time for another,' she said. The moment doctors finish collecting her eggs, she begins six months of 'intense' weekly chemotherapy - sometimes three infusions a week - alongside year-long immunotherapy. Surgery will follow, perhaps a mastectomy; radiation may come after that. Chloe's parents, still raw from losing their son, drive two hours from Gloucester for every appointment. 'I don't know how Mum and Dad are doing it, but they drop everything for me,' she said. Tom takes unpaid days off to sit beside her in waiting rooms; the Gloucester Soccer Club raised $5,000 in a single weekend; an online appeal organised by friend Ella grows daily. Yet Chloe lies awake wondering how to cover rent and groceries. 'I've got no leave left - I used it all when my brother died,' she admitted. 'I hate that I'm stressing about money when I should be focusing on surviving.' Life that once raced from classroom to dinners, soccer matches and weekend getaways has slammed to a halt. 'I used to be go, go, go. Now I'm waiting between medical appointments. It's very different - and I'm scared.' She forces herself to find tiny joys: sunrise at the beach, craft videos on YouTube, lunch with a friend before her strength fades. 'I'm trying to flip it: these are terrible cards, but maybe I'll discover something that helps me relax.' Chloe is clinging to the dream that next year, when the IV drips are gone and her hair begins to grow back, she and Tom can restart the life they mapped out: a modest house, a Japan rail pass, a baby's first kicks. For now, Chloe takes each day as it comes. 'I'm trying to stay as positive as I can,' she said 'Everything is on hold - but I have to believe it's not gone forever.' What are the common symptoms of breast cancer? Breast lumps Changes in size or shape of breasts Changes to the skin including dimpling, a rash or puckering of the breast Changes to a nipple such as turning in or just feeling different to usual Abnormal nipple discharge Inflamed breast where your breast may look red or swollen Hard breasts A red, scaly rash on the breast Breast pain
Winnipeg Free Press
5 hours ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Waving Canadian flag on two-way street of trade
Opinion I gave up my Friday night pizza dates with Tom Gore around the same time Donald Trump started his trade war with Canada. It was a forced breakup, but I didn't mind. Tom was my favourite wine until it was pulled from liquor store shelves as part of the federal and provincial governments' response to the imposition of tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada. There's been so much background noise in the aftermath that it's been hard to keep track. All I know is Tom and all his California cohorts are still in exile, and the alternatives I've found are such that I don't miss them. Apparently, I'm not alone. Sales of U.S. wine to Canada are, by some accounts, down 94 per cent, and sales of Canadian alcoholic beverages are up, probably the most noticeable effect of our collective disenchantment with our largest trading partner. An Angus Reid poll released in the early days of this muddled trading mess showed four out of five Canadians were buying more Canadian products in the face of the Trump's tariff tactics. Three out of five said they were actively boycotting products from the U.S. However, these opinions were collected in February, around the same time it was still cool to boo the American anthem at hockey games. Thankfully, we've moved on from that. It's likely Canada's aversion to anything American will also start to dissipate now that Trump's attention has shifted from making Canada the 51st state to other matters. However, an Ipsos poll released this month shows the aversion to buying U.S.-made goods has gone global. Fewer than half of respondents from 29 countries say they are likely to buy something manufactured in the U.S. According to that poll, 63 per cent of Canadians say they are unlikely to buy anything American. Food and beverages top the list of consumer goods where shoppers can vote with their dollars, thumbing their nose at Trump every time they stock up. Considering all this, it comes as no surprise to anyone — except perhaps the U.S. administration — that the U.S. agricultural trade deficit is growing instead of shrinking as was promised when it turned to taxing imports, kicking out immigrant workers critical to its own food supply and detaining tourists to 'make America great again.' Release of the USDA quarterly trade report earlier this month was reportedly delayed and stripped of its usual analysis after the original draft's authors cited tariffs and the 'buy Canadian' movement as reasons for reduced demand for U.S. agricultural goods. The redacted report forecasts a US$49.5 billion trade deficit for fiscal year 2025, an increase of US$500 million. It's living proof it's never a good idea to trash-talk your best customers. However, that's something we Canadians need to keep in mind as we explore how to navigate the tangled trade environment we face for the foreseeable future. It's always a good idea to shop local when you can. Even if it costs a little more, supporting local suppliers and businesses circulates our hard-earned dollars in our communities, creating jobs and contributing to economic growth. Our farmers no doubt appreciate the moral and financial support. Yet one of Canada's defining strengths as a nation is its status as a global supplier of food commodities. More than 50 per cent of what farmers here grow is exported either directly or indirectly. The U.S. is still our largest trading partner. More than half of Canada's agri-food imports originate in the U.S., while 60 per cent of Canada's agri-food exports are U.S.-bound. The food industries in both countries count on that cross-border trade. For that reason, the export-orientated sectors have steadfastly maintained support for rules-based trade and opposition to policy that unduly protects access to domestic markets. Trade must be a two-way street. As Canada Day approaches, waving the flag and putting Canadian foods on the table is a meaningful expression of our national pride. Our collective individual actions do make a difference. But does supporting local equate with boycotting someone else? It's a choice we all need to make. Laura Rance is executive editor, production content lead for Glacier FarmMedia. She can be reached at lrance@ Laura RanceColumnist Laura Rance is editorial director at Farm Business Communications. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
USA Today
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Israel Adesanya thinks Jon Jones is 'rage-baiting,' will fight again in the UFC
Israel Adesanya is convinced that Jon Jones will come out of retirement. Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC heavyweight title and called it a career. As a result, Tom Aspinall was promoted from interim to undisputed champion. Adesanya isn't buying Jones' retirement. He thinks the all-time great will eventually come back, and only walked away because of the current legal issues he's going through, where he's alleged to have been involved in a hit-and-run situation February in Albuquerque. "I think he'll come back," Adesanya said on "The Ariel Helwani Show." "It's just the drama of it. ... What do they call it now? The kids call it rage-baiting. It's working. I don't agree with the fact of holding up the division. Tom defended the belt. That's a defense on his book. Let the division keep moving, and now it moves forward. Now this whole thing comes out because it happened in February or whatever. F*cking that's why he retired. "I think he'll go through this and then, again, he'll come back. I think he'll fight Tom. It's just too much money. They offered him what, $20 (million or) $30 million, I heard. Yeah, I think he'll come back. It'll even be bigger by the time he comes back because Tom would have had like two fights or three fights and then built up his own legacy, as well." Adesanya wasn't ready to say Aspinall is the guy to beat Jones, but dubs the Brit as legit as advertised. "I think Tom definitely is the guy," Adesanya said. "I've sat next to Tom and his father, and people say this about me on TV, 'Oh, you're so much bigger in person.' Tom is a huge dude, and the speed. It's the speed for me. For a heavyweight, I don't understand. I asked him about it, and he's like, 'I think fast.' I understand what he means neurologically. I do that, as well. When you're working, no matter how tired you are, you're still trying to give 100 percent in that moment on the Airdyne (bike) or whatever, just so your neurons are firing or wiring with that thing in mind."
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why did the Raptors part ways with Masai Ujiri?
Why did the Raptors part ways with Masai Ujiri? Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor and contributor Tom Haberstroh dissect Toronto's 'strange' decision to fire its president the day after the 2025 Draft. Hear the full conversation on 'The Kevin O'Connor Show' and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript The day after the draft, the Toronto Raptors fire Masiauiri, who of course has been there over a decade at this point, won a championship in 2019. Advertisement He had one year left on his contract, so for this to happen today is crazy timing, Tom. My understanding is that Raptors ownership, MLSE, they felt like Massai was stretched too thin, with Basketball Without Borders, his nonprofit giants of Africa. I just think it shows a lot of dysfunction for him to actually be fired the morning after the draft. I think it's weird, Tom, what are your initial thoughts on the raptors firing Massa. He just acquired Brandon Ingram at the trade deadline, a guy who did not play because of an ankle injury since December 7th, and then resigned him to a contract extension with a lot of that trade package was from the Pascal C. deal. Advertisement By the way, the Pascal Siakam trade I wrote about last year and saying this was a horrible trade. They got a what I deemed a very poor return for Pascal Siakam. None of those picks were valuable and even though you can put on the billboard 3 1st round picks, they were, they were late first, almost guaranteed to be late first. And so I, to me, um, what this says is that as a leader. Masayuiri lost his way, because what I saw in Pascal Siakam's finals uh press conference when he said I lost the joy. I, I wrote this down cause I wanted to make sure I had it right. He said, I'm so glad that the Indiana Pacers traded for me, and quote, it was dark for me, not fun at all playing basketball. Advertisement He found his joy for the game and I lost that for a while. He's talking about Toronto Raptors. After winning a championship in 2019 under Massia Uiri's leadership, you're hearing Pascal Siakam, you're seeing that Kawhi Leonard left after winning a championship. You're seeing that, uh, Serge Ibaka, Fred Van Vleet, Danny Green, Marc Gasol, all left, walked in free agency. You can see how the post championship regime or the post championship chapter of the Toronto Raptors. Was really poor and worse yet, a really poor workplace, as you can hear from from Pascal Sciacca. A lot of mistakes by Massiah Giri in recent years, and so that's why I think, you know, ownership is probably right about certain things with his performance in recent years, ever since the championship, but ownership firing him the day after draft, it's just strange.
Telegraph
a day ago
- Health
- Telegraph
Ask the head gardener: My buddleia is diseased – can I save it?
Dear Tom, I have several buddleia plants in my garden, some big, and they are all exhibiting signs of being diseased. Crinkly, mottled leaves and flower spikes failing to develop. I am in west Cornwall but a friend in east Devon mentioned that she had a similar problem. Any advice much appreciated! – Liz Dear Liz, Your question is really timely for me. As I sat out in my garden the other evening, enjoying the relatively cool temperatures with a glass of something even cooler, I noticed that a couple of my buddleia were showing the same symptoms. I have experienced unusually high numbers of pests at West Dean this year, exacerbated by the warm, dry spring. This was clarified with a visit from a local fruit group who described an unusually successful year for aphids on fruit trees too. A plant's response to an insect attack will involve a degree of leaf curl – although there may be no insects visible, that doesn't mean that your plant has not been got at. Over the past few years, more and more gardeners are reporting issues with distorted, curled leaves that appear to be virused on their buddleias, and in severe cases, flowers are aborted. From its research and high numbers of member enquiries, the RHS has concluded that the culprit is most likely to be the melon-cotton aphid. Originally thought to be an issue for plants that grow in greenhouses, the distribution of these aphids in gardens is causing some excitement among entomologists at the RHS, so much so that they'd like us to report any damage with photographs to a survey found on this link. When it comes to tackling this issue, the good news is that buddleia is repeat flowering, so by pruning out the worst of the damage at the extremities of the stems, you'll promote fresh growth and flowers in a few weeks' time. These sap-sucking pests will have weakened the plant, so a handful of Growmore or fish, blood and bone around the feeder roots (not the base of the trunk) and a thorough watering will help to encourage that new growth. I have always considered buddleia to be bombproof garden shrubs, with very few pest and disease issues. I would hope that this pest does not change my opinion over the coming years, but my advice would be to stay vigilant. Once you have removed the damaged growth, and fed and watered the shrub, spray the new growth with SB Plant Invigorator, which is soap-based. Spray the new growth only, no need to spray the entire plant, as the aphids are more likely to be found on the soft growth at the tips; do this once a week as a preventative until the end of September and continue to do so as new growth emerges next spring. You may simply remove the damaged growth and hope that the new shoots are not affected; I appreciate that this new level of commitment to your buddleia might not be for everyone. Encouraging more aphid predators into your garden will also help to lessen the damage in future years: ladybirds, earwigs and birds will all help to control numbers. A few blue tit boxes around the garden will not only give you great pleasure but also help to maintain more of a balance.
