内容摘要：If caught early, it can be treated before symptoms appear and the tests can even detect polyps – non-cancerous growths – which can be removed and prevent cancer from developing in the first place.

If caught early, it can be treated before symptoms appear and the tests can even detect polyps – non-cancerous growths – which can be removed and prevent cancer from developing in the first place.

Howard says although living with his tumour is "painful", "having AV Howard has made a really big impact for someone like me, who cares about their school".AV Howard's camera allows him to read books and worksheets, and he can talk to the class through an in-built speaker.

His fellow students take turns to carry the robot between lessons so he is able to join in with the rest of the class."It feels quite good because we're doing the right thing for a good cause, and to be able to help him is an honour," student Cambell said."It's really fun when he's on, when you're taking him through the corridor, because everyone is like, 'Hi AV Howard!' which is really nice to see," student and family friend Juliette said.

Headteacher Martin O'Sullivan added: "For a student that's got that level of medical treatment, the fact that they're not in school regularly, it's not only about them falling behind in what they're learning."Not being part of something on a regular basis is not good for their wellbeing, for their mental health.

"For students who can't access education for whatever variety of reasons, this is going to be the future."

The robot was sourced from Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust by the charity Momentum, which offers support to children and their families facing serious illness and has been helping Howard and his family.She said while she could not reveal her specialist subject for the semi-final, it would be something "more high brow".

Ms McMenamin is one of 96 contestants to appear in the latest series of Mastermind, which has run for 52 years and been hosted by news presenter Clive Myrie since 2021.Hospital waiting times in Wales have hit record levels again, and risen for the fifth month in a row.

There were some 791,511 patient pathways in June - which is 615,300 actual patients waiting for treatment - another record.Those waiting longest – more than a year and two years for treatment – have also increased.