Challenging a half-century-old theory about why chemotherapy agents target cancer, scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have devised a test that can predict how effective the drugs will be by determining whether a patient's tumor cells are already "primed" for death.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/236710.phpNHS must prepare for the genetic revolution, report says
The NHS needs to "urgently" develop the tools and expertise needed to take advantage of a revolution in genetic testing, a report says. The Foundation for Genomics and Population Health argues that new technologies could soon change care for cancer patients and people with rare conditions. Treatments could one day be tailored to an individual patient's needs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15428202
Survival rates for some cancers have doubled over the past four decades, a charity has said.
People with breast, bowel and ovarian cancers, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, are now twice as likely to survive for at least 10 years than in the 1970s.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10569097Cancer cases projected to rise 45% in next two decades
The number of new cancer cases in the UK could rise by 45% by 2030 to more than 430,000 a year, research suggests. The rise is explained almost entirely by the expected increase in the number of people living in the UK and the ageing population
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15480754
The ROY CASTLE LUNG CANCER FOUNDATION are holding a conference in Manchester on the 23rd of November for people affected by Lung Cancer. The event will take place at the Novotel Manchester city hotel this is an excellent opportunity for people affected by Lung Cancer to influence the campaigning work carried out by our organisation.
Alan Brand - National Support Services Manager
Daily aspirin 'blocks bowel cancer'
A daily dose of aspirin should be given to people at high risk of bowel cancer, say scientists.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15475553
New research suggests that physicians may be able to strengthen the power of chemotherapy in patients with the most common form of lung cancer by adding a cancer vaccine to the treatment. The combined treatment for non-small cell lung cancer was tested in a phase 2 study and still has to go through more research, as experimental drugs go through three phases of study. Although the rate of serious side effects was somewhat higher in those who received both treatments compared to chemotherapy alone, this new approach seems feasible.
http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/38504.htm?c=NL20111026Are smoking deaths under reported?
New research has come to light suggesting that doctors are reluctant to cite smoking as a cause of death on death certificates. Pathologist Dr Ian Proctor carried out the research, and explains his findings.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9623000/9623492.stm
The evidence for breast cancer screening in the UK is being reviewed amid controversy about the measure's effectiveness. The NHS says screening saves lives, but other researchers have argued that it may cause more harm than good.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15444879Pets 'at risk' from home smoking
A leading professor of animal medicine is warning dog and cat owners about the risk of smoking around their pets. Clare Knottenbelt, from the University of Glasgow's Small Animal Hospital, said there was mounting evidence of the effect of second-hand smoke on pets. She will address a seminar held by NHS Ayrshire & Arran on Wednesday
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-15421552
Genetic targets offer the latest hope in moving beyond chemo in the treatment of lung cancer. Mark Bailey has been riding the leading edge of non-small cell lung cancer treatment, benefiting from some of the latest advances, as researchers begin to better understand some of the malignancy’s genetic markers and related treatments. Bailey, who was diagnosed with stage 4 Adenocarcinoma in September 2007, underwent several phases of treatment, beginning with brain and pelvic radiation to attack his advancing lung cancer.
http://curetoday.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/article.showArticleByTumorType/id/818/tumorCategory/Lung/article_id/1411
A vaccine which triggers the immune system to attack the most common type of lung cancer has shown promise in early clinical trials, say researchers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15401739
Money woes hit cancer patients, says charity
Financial problems affect more than two-thirds of cancer patients, with some going without food because money is so tight, a charity has claimed
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15403402
WINTER BALL
This years classy Roy Castle Lung Cancer event will again be held at the Oran Mor in Glasgow,
Fri, Nov 4/11/2011
Tickets £45 from 7pm till late
Black tie, dinner, dance, drinks reception
Three course dinner
Live entertainment @ disco
Tickets are £45 each and are available in tables of 10 or 12.
Call Janine tel 0151 254 7212
email [email protected]
Disabled people are expected to gather in Edinburgh to stage a mass rally against the UK government's plans to reform disability benefitshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-15409651Scope says disabled people 'could lose vital benefits'
Many disabled people risk losing essential payments under planned benefits changes, a charity has warned
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15398051WINTER BALL
This years classy Roy Castle Lung Cancer event will again be held at the Oran Mor in Glasgow,
Fri, Nov 4/11/2011
Tickets £45 from 7pm till late
Black tie, dinner, dance, drinks reception
Three course dinner
Live entertainment @ disco
Tickets are £45 each and are available in tables of 10 or 12.
Call Janine tel 0151 254 7212
email [email protected]
A leading health charity has called for a "democratic revolution" in the way care homes in Britain are run. Sue Ryder, which specialises in looking after people at the end of their lives, says they should be governed for residents, by residents. The idea comes in a report for the charity by the research group Demos on the future of care in Britain. The Patients Association says the move would help give care home residents control over their lives.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15351266
GM pigs could provide human organs 'by 2013'
Organs grown in genetically modified pigs could be transplanted into humans in as little as two years' time, scientists believe.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8838707/GM-pigs-could-provide-human-organs-by-2013.html
Following the Care Quality Commission's recent report on what it called "alarmingly" poor care for elderly hospital patients, leading Nurse Prof Ian Peate says in this week's Scrubbing Up that the profession should look again at how it trains people to look after older people.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15388038 Seven steps to a long and healthy lifeSeven simple steps could give even those already well into middle-age a very good chance of reaching 90 - or even 100 - according to American cardiologist Dr Clyde Yancy. Here they are in full.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8839016/Seven-steps-to-a-long-and-healthy-life.html
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