Number of older people living with cancer set to treble by 2040

Source: British Journal of Cancer & Macmillan 

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Date of Publication: August 2012

Publication Type: Article

In a nutshell: This paper aims to provide long-term projections of cancer prevalence in the United Kingdom. Currently, there are 2 million cancer survivors living in the UK and in recent years there has been an annual increase of 3%.  This means that there will be a substantial increase in the number of “cancer survivors” in the future as well as related pressures on the health service.

Alongside these findings, Macmillan have warned in this report that there could be as many as 4.1 million older people living with cancer in the UK by 2040. The biggest increase will be in women’s lung cancer, which will more than double. This will also see a significant impact on health care services as well as the treatment that patients can expect. Macmillan recommend that effective assessment of older people, short-term support to help inform treatment preference and training of healthcare professionals can help anticipate future figures.

Length of publication: 7 pages

Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.

Changes in length of stay for breast cancer surgery

Title: Changes in and predictors of length of stay in hospital after surgery for breast cancer between 1997/98 and 2004/05 in two regions of England: a population-based study

Source: BMC Health Services Research, 2009, 9 (202)

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Date of publication: November, 2009.

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This research report looks at the length of stay (LOS) for breast cancer surgery patients in two areas of England. the LOS is compared for 1997/98 and 2004/05. The report focuses on the reasons for the decreases in LOS and states that only 9% is due to changes in surgical procedures.

Length of publication: 1 webpage

Delays in cancer diagnosis ‘claim thousands of lives each year’

Source: Cancer Research UK

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Date of publication: December, 2009

Publication type: Press release

In a nutshell: This press release reports on an article published in the British Journal of Cancer. The research article looks at data on cancer survival and estimates how many lives could be saved with an earlier diagnosis.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Some important notes: The original article is available at: Richards, M. (2009). The size of the prize for earlier diagnosis of cancer in England, British Journal of Cancer, 101 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605402. Contact you local health library for access to the full text. Health library details can be found by visiting www.hlisd.org.uk

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

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

 

Rising incidence of breast cancer among female cancer survivors: implications for surveillance

Source: British Journal of Cancer 2009 100, pp77–81.

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Year of publication: 2008

  

Publication type: Research article

In a nutshell: The number of female cancer survivors has been rising rapidly. This article assesses the occurrence of breast cancer in these survivors over time. A marked rise in breast cancer incidence among female cancer survivors was observed. 

 

Length of publication: 1 page abstract, 4 page article

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Variation in incidence of breast, lung and cervical cancer and malignant melanoma of skin by socioeconomic group in England

Source: BMC Cancer 2008, (8) pp271  

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Year of publication: 2008

  

Publication type: Research

In a nutshell: Cancer incidence varies by socioeconomic group and these variations have been linked with environmental and lifestyle factors, differences in access to health care and health seeking behaviour. Decreasing inequalities in incidence requires the integration of information on risk factors, incidence and projected incidence but targeted public health interventions could help to reduce regional inequalities in incidence and reduce the future cancer burden.

 

Length of publication: 10 pages

 

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Acknowledgement: The Improvement Network

Cancer care: improving the patient experience

Source: Primary Health Care, 2008, 18(4) pp14-6

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Year of publication: 2008

 

Publication type: Research

 

In a nutshell: The project was designed to improve the journey for cancer patients throughout their care pathway. The project findings and recommendations for future developments could enable the health service to develop more personalised care for patients. 

 

Length of publication: 2 page article

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What affects the uptake of screening for bowel cancer using a faecal occult blood test (FOBt): A qualitative study

Source: Social Science and Medicine 2008, 66(12), pp2425-2435

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Year of publication: 2008

Publication type: Research

In a nutshell: This study aims to understand why some people decided to participate in screening for bowel cancer while others did not. 

 

Length of publication: 1 page abstract, 10 page article

 

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Acknowledgement: Social Care Online