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CancerBACUP statement on breast cancer trial results announced today
08 December 2004“The breast cancer study results announced today show that the treatment anastrozole could produce even better results than tamoxifen for post menopausal women with early breast cancer, says Sue Green, CancerBACUP senior cancer information nurse.
Breast cancer: over 50s unaware they are more at risk
03 December 2004CancerBACUP targets 'worried well' as survey reveals over 50s wrongly believe genes - not age - greatly increase risk.
Private Medical Insurance: crisis in cancer care must be top priority, says CancerBACUP
30 November 2004Resolving the current crisis in PMI coverage of cancer care must be a top priority for the Association of British Insurers and the Financial Services Authority, says cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
Big boost for cancer information and support needs in South Devon
30 November 2004The needs of cancer patients in South Devon are being given a major boost with the opening of a new Cancer Support Centre.
CancerBACUP wins British Medical Association first prize for printed patient information
23 November 2004A CancerBACUP guide to breast reconstruction has been awarded first prize for patient information in the BMA Medical Book Competition Awards 2004, with three other booklets and the charity’s website receiving highly commended.
Patients not getting enough information, says CancerBACUP
19 November 2004CancerBACUP comments on Commonwealth Fund of New York study.
Singing star Faye Tozer to open CancerBACUP's Christmas shopping at Hamleys
19 November 2004Singer, Faye Tozer - member of hugely successful former pop band Steps - is to open an exclusive shopping morning at Hamleys in aid of cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
Ski the Milky Way for CancerBACUP
12 November 2004BBC Sports Presenter Hazel Irvine backs charity ski challenge.
The future of cancer services in England - improvements to diagnosis and treatment hindered by local decision-making says parliamentary report
27 October 2004Recent government changes to the way cancer services are funded and organised are hindering progress towards eliminating postcode prescribing and ending delays in diagnosis and treatment, according to a report launched today by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer at its annual Britain Against Cancer conference.
CancerBACUP welcomes government statement on cancer commissioning
27 October 2004"I welcome the government’s cancer report, issued today at the Britain Against Cancer conference, which highlights recent progress made in cancer services, and today’s announcement about the new national bowel cancer screening programme," says CancerBACUP Chief Executive Joanne Rule.
CancerBACUP statement on new breast cancer treatment (letrozole)
14 September 2004“This new indication for letrozole means that post-menopausal women who have completed five years of tamoxifen now have a further option of treatment that we know helps continue to reduce the risk of their cancer coming back.” says senior cancer information nurse Sue Green.
River Tummel set to host new white water rafting event in aid of cancer charity
10 September 2004Teams from all over Scotland are set to converge on the River Tummel in Perthshire in a few weeks’ time to support a brand-new white water rafting event for cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
Cycle from Greenwich to Notting Hill in aid of CancerBACUP
10 September 2004This is your last chance to join the final leg of the Octopus Challenge – the Paris to London cycle-a-thon in memory of 17-year-old cancer patient Sam Roden-Scott.
Private health insurers failing to cover vital cancer treatment and misleading consumers, says CancerBACUP
25 August 2004Private health insurers are failing to cover vital cancer treatment, says cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
Healthcare Commission NHS patient survey great cause for concern says CancerBACUP
04 August 2004Cancer information charity CancerBACUP is calling for action following today's Healthcare Commission report, which highlights particular concerns about patient information and the lack of patient involvement in their treatment and care.
Susan Daniel Rose wins international prize
30 July 2004A rose dedicated to internationally acclaimed opera singer Susan Daniel has beaten competitors from all over the world to win the "Best Unnamed Rose" category at the City of the Hague International Rose Competition. Ten per cent of all sales of the rose are being donated to cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
CancerBACUP statement on Health Committee report on Palliative Care
22 July 2004"CancerBACUP welcomes the highlighting of inequities in the provision of palliative care throughout the UK in the Health Committee's report on Palliative Care," says CancerBACUP Chief Executive Joanne Rule.
New guide to cancer of the cervix launched
21 July 2004Information and support charity CancerBACUP has launched an up-to-date guide to cervical cancer.
CancerBACUP statement on Labour’s five-year plan for the NHS
24 June 2004"Choice for cancer patients will become a reality only when reliable independent up-to-date information on local hospitals is publicly available," says CancerBACUP Chief Executive Joanne Rule.
Improved information and support for women at risk of ‘familial’ breast cancer welcomed by CancerBACUP
23 June 2004Cancer information charity CancerBACUP welcomes new NHS guidelines issued today by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence for women at risk of ‘familial’ breast cancer.
Parliamentary inquiry into cancer services
22 June 2004Health Minister Melanie Johnson and National Cancer Director Mike Richards have been called to give evidence to a parliamentary inquiry into cancer services.
Access to cancer drugs – vital issue of enforcement of NICE guidance unresolved says CancerBACUP
14 June 2004Cancer information charity CancerBACUP welcomes today’s report into variations of usage of cancer drugs (postcode prescribing) issued by the Department of Health but says the vital issue of accountability and enforcement has been left unresolved, leaving patients still vulnerable to postcode prescribing
CancerBACUP launches publication to help patients cope with hair loss
04 June 2004Information and support charity CancerBACUP has dramatically revised its booklet on hair loss - the most traumatic side effect of cancer treatment for many women.
Susan Daniel Rose supports CancerBACUP at the Chelsea Flower Show
24 May 2004A rose dedicated to internationally acclaimed opera singer Susan Daniel is to be launched at the Chelsea Flower Show. Ten per cent of all sales of the rose will be donated to cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
CancerBACUP response to NICE implementation programme: May 2004
24 May 2004"The publication of the NICE implementation programme is a positive step forward to ensuring that patients receive the same treatments in the NHS regardless of where they live. But it is essential that information about local prescribing is published on NICE’s website as soon as possible to give a full and accurate picture of improvements" says CancerBACUP Chief Executive Joanne Rule
Understanding breast screening
20 May 2004First comprehensive national breast screening booklet launched by CancerBACUP and NHS Cancer Screening Programmes
Staff shortages and deficient IT systems biggest barriers to achieving cancer waiting times targets says CancerBACUP
13 May 2004Shortages of key specialist staff and a lack of adequate IT systems and data are the biggest barriers to meeting NHS cancer waiting times targets, according to a report released today by cancer information charity CancerBACUP. Funding is the least important issue in meeting the targets.
Launch of Faslodex means more treatment options for women with advanced breast cancer, says CancerBACUP
11 May 2004Cancer information charity CancerBACUP today welcomed the launch of the new breast cancer treatment Faslodex.
CancerBACUP response to Chief Executive’s Report to the NHS: May 2004
07 May 2004"The Chief Executive’s Report to the NHS is a good score card for cancer but is silent on postcode prescribing and continuing waits by cancer patients for diagnosis and treatment," says CancerBACUP Chief Executive Joanne Rule.
Phill Jupitus comperes Ian Dury Memorial Race Night in aid of CancerBACUP
26 March 2004Celebrity and comedian Phill Jupitus is to compere a night at the dogs to raise money for cancer information and support charity CancerBACUP.
"Don't keep cancer patients in the dark" says CancerBACUP
24 March 2004Recommendations in new NICE guidance designed to improve communication between cancer doctors and patients are welcomed but need to be funded if they are to become a reality, says cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
Self-drive vans deliver cancer message
23 March 2004A hundred self-drive vans belonging to local Essex company Loughton Self Drive are helping to deliver a higher profile for cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
Cancer must be a national priority says CancerBACUP as cancer report exposes inequalities in cancer care
19 March 2004Cancer charity CancerBACUP today called for urgent government action as a new cancer report confirmed that despite improved cancer services major inequalities exist in access to cancer drugs, patients are waiting too long for diagnosis and treatment, and GPs have difficulty in identifying those most at risk.
CancerBACUP statement on CRUK-coordinated study findings regarding exemestane after tamoxifen
10 March 2004"The early results of the trial coordinated by Cancer Research UK add to growing evidence suggesting that aromatase inhibitors like the breast cancer drug exemestane can play an important role in breast cancer treatment for post-menopausal patients by reducing the risk of recurrence of their breast cancer, reducing the risk of cancer occurring in the other breast, and reducing the risk of endometrial cancer", said Senior CancerBACUP Information Nurse Sue Green.
Raise funds for CancerBACUP and win a celebrity feast for two
05 March 2004Cancer information charity CancerBACUP and best-selling women’s magazine Yours are calling on local fundraisers to help raise cash as part of a year-long fundraising campaign.
Funding crisis threatens UK cancer information resources for black and minority ethnic communities says CancerBACUP
16 February 2004Consistent short term and under-funding, inadequate planning and lack of support for staff is jeopardising the future of valuable cancer information and support projects for black and ethnic minorities in the UK, according to a report produced today by cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
CancerBACUP offers advice to men over prostate cancer drug shortfall
21 January 2004Problems over the supply of a prostate cancer drug has prompted nurses at CancerBACUP to advise patients of alternatives.
CancerBACUP website one of first to achieve Exemplary Information Partner status with NHS Direct Online
20 January 2004CancerBACUP's revamped website has become one of the first sites to achieve Exemplary Information Partner status in the NHS Direct Online Information Partners Programme.
Movers and shakers: new appointments at CancerBACUP
08 January 2004CancerBACUP, Europe’s largest cancer information charity, has made a new appointment to its senior management team. The charity has also made two new senior appointments to meet its fundraising growth.
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