Cancer Horizon Scanning Volume 1 Issue 8

Effect of Rising Chemotherapy Costs on the Cost Savings of Colorectal Cancer Screening

Source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2009, 101 (20) p. 1412-1422

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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

Source: 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

Source: Cancer Research UK

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Date of publication: October 2009

Publication type: News Item

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

Source: 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

Source: 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

Source: Department of Health

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Date of publication: September 2009

Publication type: News Item

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?

Source: Journal of Medical Screening, 2009, 16 (3) p. 109-111

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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

Source: Journal of Interprofessional Care, 2009, 23 (6) p. 599-610

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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

Source: 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