Breast cancer iPhone app launched

Source: Nursing Times

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Date of publication: October, 2010

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In a nutshell: Following a new study for Breakthrough Breast Cancer that revealed that 50% of women are not carrying out regular checks, a new iPhone application has been launched.  Its aim is to remind women to check themselves regularly for signs of breast cancer and to raise awareness of the symptoms to look out for.

Length of publication: 1 webpage

Awareness of ovarian cancer risk factors, beliefs and attitudes towards screening: baseline survey of 21715 women participating in the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening

Source: British Journal of Cancer, 2010, 103, p. 454-461

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Date of publication: August, 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Women’s awareness of ovarian cancer (OC) risks, their attitudes towards and beliefs about screening, together with misunderstandings or gaps in knowledge, may influence screening uptake.

Length of publication: 7 pages

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Poor public awareness highlights radiotherapy’s ‘Cinderella’ status

Source: Cancer Research UK

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Date of publication: September, 2010

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In a nutshell: Only one in ten people know that radiotherapy helps cure forty per cent of cancer patients according to new figures.  The survey of more than 2,000 people from across the UK also reveals just 14 per cent are aware that half of all cancer patients could benefit from radiotherapy as part of their treatment.

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Access to cancer services ‘still affected by social factors’

Source: Cancer Research UK

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Date of publication: January, 2010

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In a nutshell: People who develop the most common forms of cancer are still more likely to be diagnosed at a late stage in their disease if they live in a deprived area, new research has found.

Length of publication: 1 web page

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Ten minute talk boosts breast cancer awareness six fold

Source: Cancer Research UK

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Date of publication: October 2009

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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.

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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

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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.

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Awareness of cancer risk low among many ethnic minorities

Source: Cancer Research UK 

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Date of publication: July, 2009

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In a nutshell:A survey has revealed that many ethnic minority groups have a low awareness of the signs and symptoms of various forms of cancer, even though some groups have a higher risk of certain types of cancer than others.

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Cancer awareness campaign features local celebrities

Source: NHS Ashton Leigh and Wigan

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Date of publication:  June 2009

Publication type: Press release

In a nutshell: Reports on a testicular cancer campaign featuring members of the local rugby teams.

Length of publication: 1 webpage