Magnificently heroic despite a savage prognosis, Emma Mhic Mhathúna, victim of mis-read smear tests, has revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain.

Cancer-stricken Jade Goody was tonight being operated on to relieve pain in her bowel, her spokesman said.

Medical charities expressed their sadness today over the plight of 'Big Brother' star Jade Goody after it was confirmed that her cancer has spread.