‘NHS staff shortages pushing cancer care to the brink of disaster’
Two reports published last week from The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) have made for a distressing read. One looked specifically at cancer care and the other at the clinical radiology workforce. They warn that cancer patients face worsening NHS delays and ...
Published On: June 20th, 2023Participants needed for alcohol awareness and cancer prevention study
A Prevent Breast Cancer funded research study to increase awareness of how alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer in women and to promote strategies for cutting down or quitting has recently been launched. Dr Emma Davies, Reader in Psychology at Oxford ...
Published On: May 26th, 2023What are the hidden financial costs and supportive care needs associated with breast cancer?
The CASCARA (Costs And Supportive Care in Breast Cancer) project is investigating the hidden financial costs and supportive care needs associated with breast cancer. The CASCARA project is funded by Breast Cancer Now and organised by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and ...
Published On: February 9th, 2023Aged under 35? Testers needed to trial a new app
An exciting study, led by Mary Pegington, a Breast Cancer Research Dietitian, is looking for volunteers to trial a new app. Mary, along with her team, are looking for women, 35 years old or younger, with a family history of breast cancer, ...
Published On: November 23rd, 2022
Two new breast cancer drugs now available on NHS England after U-turn
On July 14th 2022, an article from The Guardian described the announcement that two new breast cancer drugs are now available. The two new drugs, Alpelisib (also known as Piqray) and Trodelvy (also called Sacituzumab Govitecan) are finally now available on NHS ...
Published On: July 21st, 2022
Abemaciclib: reduces risk of breast cancer recurrence, now available on NHS
On June 17th 2022, an article from The Guardian described the announcement that Abemaciclib, a drug proven to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in certain patients, has been given provisional approval by NICE for routine use by NHS England. Abemaciclib, ...
Published On: June 27th, 2022International Women’s Day: Dr Mayada Haydar
Meet Dr Mayada Haydar This year for International Women’s Day, Prevent Breast Cancer is focussing on the celebration of one particular woman’s achievements - Dr Mayada Haydar. A familiar face at The Nightingale Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital. Here, Mayada tells us about ...
Published On: March 8th, 2022Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) – The Forget-me-Not 2 Study
The Forget-me-Not 2 study is a recent study concerning women who have been diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Here we talk to Dr. Anthony Maxwell, who until his recent retirement, was a Consultant Breast Radiologist, and Chair of The British ...
Published On: March 1st, 2022Breast Cancer Screening Services Under Strain
In the news today, it has been revealed the UK's breast cancer screening services are under strain. Breast Cancer Now highlighted that the number of women not being screened for breast cancer ‘rose by 50 per cent’. The ongoing effects of the ...
Published On: October 5th, 2021
NHS to begin world’s largest trial of blood test for more than 50 cancer types
In the news this week we’ve heard about a new trial that will look at developing a blood test to detect cancer. Consultant Breast Surgeon and Head of our Medical Advisory Board, James Harvey, shares his thoughts: ‘It is fantastically exciting that ...
Published On: September 14th, 2021Complete the survey: Greener Operations
Have you experienced surgery or know someone who has? Patients, carers and members of the public are invited to contribute to the “Greener Operations” James Lind Alliance priority setting partnership. ABOUT GREENER OPERATIONS The James Lind Alliance is a non-profit making initiative ...
Published On: July 19th, 2021June 2021: A critical message from Lester Barr MBE
A critical message from Lester Barr MBE, Breast Surgeon and Prevent Breast Cancer Founder. Your support by way of a monthly gift is vital if we are to protect future generations from breast cancer. Dear Valued Supporter, Over 55,100 people are diagnosed ...
Published On: June 16th, 2021
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