Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
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Posted on the 8th February 2010
Network welcomes Network Support Group Development Manager
The Rosemere Cancer Foundation has funded a new post which is the first of it’s kind in the country. Donna Sheridan has been recruited to increase the number of cancer patient support groups across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network. She has already been busy contacting Clinical Nurse Specialists within the Network to identify where there is a need for support groups. She will encourage the development of the groups to become self sustaining over time. Donna feels very passionate about the role and added it is an essential part of the patient pathway.
If you are interested in setting up a support group you can contact Donna at the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network on Tel. 01772 647062 or Mobile 07508 375679 or e mail her at
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Posted on the 13th January 2010
National Cancer Director recognised in New Years Honours
The 2010 New Year Honours List has been published, recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the United Kingdom. Included in the honours is Professor Mike Richards, National Cancer Director.
Professor Richards received a knighthood for his contribution to health and is responsible for developing the National Cancer Plan and the Cancer Reform Strategy.
Posted on the 6th Januaruy 2010
The aim of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is to increase awareness of cervical cancer and how to prevent it.
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease through cervical screening and the HPV vaccination programme. Despite this last year 20% of women did not take up their invitation for cervical screening. In addition, only 50% of older girls offered the HPV vaccine have elected to have this potentially life saving jab.
Posted on the 5th January 2010
NCRI seeks new patients and members of the public
The National Cancer Research Institute are looking to recruit patients and members of the public to join NCRI Clinical Studies Groups where new ideas for cancer research are developed.
The aim is to help NCRI understand the views and interests of patients and the public on a range of cancer research issues.
Posted on the 20th December 2009
CLIC Sargent, supporting children with cancer, has launched "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" to highlight the care and support needs of families of children and young people with cancer – helping them to spend as much time at home as possible.
Posted on the 1st December 2009
NHS challenged to take action on poor survival rate
The Cancer Reform Strategy’s second annual report highlights regional variation in cancer outcomes and services.
The NHS has been challenged to improve cancer services by publishing local data on survival and mortality rates, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today. (more on this ....)
Health Act 2009 receives royal ascent
A new law that will help to protect children and young people from the harms of tobacco received royal assent today. Provisions in the new Health Act 2009 mean that shops will no longer be allowed to display tobacco products, and enable the prohibition of sales of tobacco from vending machines. (more on this ....)
November is Lung Cancer awareness month
Lung cancer is known as the “invisible” or “forgotten” disease but lung cancer is a stark reality for around 39,000 new patients in the UK every year. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Even more shocking, the average time from diagnosis to death is just six months. (more on this ....)
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Week 18th - 22nd November
Each year just under 7700 people in the UK are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Of those, 97% will die within five years. This is the worst survival rate of all cancers. Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cancer killer in the UK, but attracts only 1% of the research fundingFor the first time, all the UK’s pancreatic cancer charities are getting together to raise awareness of these terrible statistics. (more on this ...)
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