Effect of Rising Chemotherapy Costs on the Cost Savings of Colorectal Cancer Screening
October 30, 2009Source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2009, 101 (20) p. 1412-1422
Date of publication: September 2009
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: Although colorectal cancer screening is cost-effective, it requires a considerable net investment by governments or insurance companies. If screening was cost saving, governments and insurance companies might be more inclined to invest in colorectal cancer screening programs. We examined whether colorectal cancer screening would become cost saving with the widespread use of the newer, more expensive chemotherapies.
Length of publication: 10 pages
Ten minute talk boosts breast cancer awareness six fold
October 30, 2009Source: Cancer Research UK
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Date of publication: October 2009
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: A ten minute talk between a woman and a health professional increases the chances she will be ‘breast cancer aware’ by six fold, according to research published online in the British Journal of Cancer (BJC) and presented at the NCRI Cancer Conference in Birmingham.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Manchester scientists take on cancer with pioneering radiotherapy treatment
October 30, 2009Source: Cancer Research UK
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Date of publication: October 2009
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In a nutshell: The trial group, led by Professor Tim Illidge at the University of Manchester has benefited substantially from Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) investment by Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health Research to emerge as an international leader in this field.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Cancer nurse’s innovative service slashes length of stay
October 29, 2009Source: Nursing Times
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Date of publication: October 2009
Publication type: Research Article
In a nutshell: A cancer nurse from Manchester has been recognised for introducing an innovative service that has slashed the average length of patient stays.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Breast cancer screening invites ignored by one in four women
October 29, 2009Source: Nursing Times
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Date of publication: September 2009
Publication type: Research Article
In a nutshell: Some 2.2 million women were invited for the screening in 2008 but 1.7 million attended. Experts have predicted that full attendance could have saved 600 lives in England.
Length of publication: 1 web page
New pilot scheme will use football to promote awareness of cancer symptoms in men
October 29, 2009Source: Department of Health
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Date of publication: September 2009
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In a nutshell: A new scheme supported by football clubs across England will help educate men about the symptoms and risks of ‘male’ cancers and encourage them to present earlier with their symptoms, Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham announced today.
Length of publication: 1 web page
What now on screening for prostate cancer?
October 29, 2009Source: Journal of Medical Screening, 2009, 16 (3) p. 109-111
Date of publication: October 2009
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This article discusses a number of clinical trials and states that “…screening probably reduces prostate cancer mortality after about seven years or so, but this is not certain. More data are needed …despite the seemingly long follow-up in these trials the results were published prematurely.
Length of publication: 3 pages
Multidisciplinary cancer conferences: Exploring the attitudes of cancer care providers and administrators
October 29, 2009Source: Journal of Interprofessional Care, 2009, 23 (6) p. 599-610
Date of publication: November 2009
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: The multidisciplinary cancer conference (MCC) provides an outlet for contributors in cancer care collectively to evaluate diagnosis and treatment options and to provide optimal patient care. The prevalence and perceived benefits of MCCs in Canada have not previously been described.
Length of publication: 1 web page
NHS cancer patients ‘endangered’ by slow GP referrals
October 28, 2009Source: Nursing Times
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Date of publication: October 2009
Publication type: Research Article
In a nutshell: NHS patients with stomach or oesophageal cancer are being endangered because of a lack of urgency by GPs in referring them to hospital, according to the National Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Audit.
Length of publication: 1 web page
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