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CancerBACUP has today launched an interactive website exclusively for health professionals.
 
The service has been developed in consultation with staff from the NHS cancer networks about the resources they need to help them implement the cancer information strategy.

Joanne Rule, Chief Executive, CancerBACUP, said:
"The NHS is determined to make high quality information available to people affected by cancer and we think we can help them do this. Research shows that people affected by cancer want as much information as possible. Without it, they cannot be partners in their care."

Registration is free and simple. Members will be able to access relevant cancer news. There will be details about cancer information events and projects across the UK, with the facility for cancer professionals to add details of their own projects or events. They will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share knowledge via the discussion forum. Health professionals will also benefit from reduced prices on the charity’s range of information booklets. Other features include the weekly News Focus, which will highlight an issue and offer links to patient information relevant to the topic.

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For further information please contact Daisy O'Clee, tel 020 7920 7219
 
Notes to editors

Only registered health professionals can access the site. However, journalists wishing to review the site should contact Daisy O'Clee to organise temporary access.

CancerBACUP is the only national charity which specialises in providing information on all types of cancer.

CancerBACUP is part of a Coalition for Cancer Information bringing voluntary and government agencies together to ensure that cancer information is quality kite-marked.