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NEWS > MEDIA CENTRE > PRESS RELEASES & STATEMENTS > 20062006
Cancerbackup launches comic to help children with cancer
20 December 2006Cancerbackup has launched a comic-style book designed to help reduce the fear of cancer for children diagnosed with the condition and help them to understand the treatments in a sensitive and easily accessible way.
Appeal decision offers hope to people with asbestos-related cancer, says Cancerbackup
19 December 2006"We are very pleased that NICE will be looking at this important treatment again, following the recent appeal", says Joanne Rule, Cancerbackup Chief Executive, in response to today's decision by NICE to reconsider its decision not to recommend Pemetrexed disodium (Alimta) for NHS mesothelioma patients.
Second Cancer Plan will improve the experience of cancer patients, says Cancerbackup
30 November 2006Cancerbackup welcomes today’s announcement by Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State, to introduce a second Cancer Plan to improve cancer treatment, social care and information, as good news for people affected by cancer.
New guidance to address lack of support for employees affected by cancer
23 October 2006More than 40% of employers do not provide any support or information to employees with cancer, despite the fact that the illness casts its shadow on the vast majority of workplaces, according to new research published today by an alliance of employer groups and a cancer charity.
Thousands of myeloma patients lose their last hope after not-so-NICE final ruling on Velcade
20 October 2006Too expensive was the reason given by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) today for rejecting a vital treatment for the bone marrow cancer, myeloma, despite it being the only treatment to be licensed for patients in over ten years.
Department of Health announces partnership with Cancerbackup to provide information prescriptions
18 October 2006People diagnosed with cancer will soon be given information prescriptions as part of their cancer care, the Department of Health announced today. Working with information charity, Cancerbackup the initiative will transform the experience of cancer patients, by providing a list of information resources and support services specific to their condition and empowering them to take control of their illness.
Cancer investigation may only be the tip of the iceberg, warns Cancerbackup
05 October 2006Reacting to the BBC's investigation on cancer patients facing unfair dismissal and discrimination, Cancerbackup's Head of Cancer Services, Derryn Borley, said: "Employers must not shy from confronting the issue of discrimination against employees affected by cancer."
Cancer figures moving forward but the journey stops short, says Cancerbackup
05 October 2006Commenting on today's report that the National Cancer Director has congratulated the NHS on making progress on cancer waiting times, Derryn Borley, Head of Cancer Support Services with Cancerbackup, said: "Today's figures are very encouraging and are of course good news for people diagnosed with cancer. However, what is missing from this report is the measurement of the entire patient journey."
Usage of cancer drugs review: 'Encouraging, but postcode prescribing remains,' says Cancerbackup
25 September 2006"We welcome this important report which is encouraging, but highlights that there is still not equal access to cancer treatments," says Joanne Rule, Cancerbackup Chief Executive, in response to the National Cancer Director's report: Usage of cancer drugs approved by NICE.
Public are passionate about equity but would accept private treatment centres in Cancerbackup Ipsos MORI survey
24 September 2006The public firmly believe that all people have a right to an equal standard of cancer care, going against the current system of postcode prescribing, Ipsos MORI research carried out on behalf of Cancerbackup and funded by PruHealth, reveals today.
Can information help beat cancer?
23 September 2006Cancerbackup, the cancer information and support charity, has launched what it hopes will be the biggest ever survey of people affected by cancer. The aim is to increase understanding of how the provision of the right information, to the right people, at the right time helps them make the right choices about their treatment and care.
Cancerbackup welcomes licence of cervical cancer vaccine
22 September 2006"We welcome the decision to license a drug to prevent the HPV virus, which is a significant risk factor for developing cervical cancer," says Debbie Coats, Cancerbackup Senior Nurse.
Cancerbackup "shows how it should be done."
21 September 2006Following on from its hat-trick of successes in winning high-profile patient information awards, Cancerbackup has added yet another prestigious accolade from the British Medical Association to its list - this time for its booklet, A Parent's Guide to Children’s Cancers.
Cancerbackup applauds NICE decision to reject Herceptin appeal
23 August 2006Today’s announcement by NICE to reject, on all counts, an appeal made by Newbury and Community Primary Care Trust over the approval of the breast cancer drug, Herceptin is great news for people affected by the disease, says the patient charity, Cancerbackup.
Two bowel cancer drugs denied by NICE: 'smarter price negotiations needed', says Cancerbackup
21 August 2006Cancerbackup's response to today's decision by NICE on Avastin (Bevacizumab) and Erbitux (Cetuximab).
Positive decision on breast cancer drugs will help thousands, says Cancerbackup
11 August 2006"Today’s final decision by NICE to approve aromatase inhibitors for the treatment of breast cancer is good news for many post-menopausal women with early stage, oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer", says Kimberlea Hardwick, Cancerbackup Senior Nurse.
Future of cancer care in the UK: Make your voice heard
10 August 2006Twenty nine leading charities, including Cancerbackup, are asking people affected by cancer to help them shape the future of cancer care.
End postcode lottery of cancer care by working regionally, says Cancerbackup
09 August 2006Cancerbackup responds to the Kings Fund report, Local variations in NHS spending priorities, showing how much money is being spent by primary care trusts in England on different diseases.
Cancer and Private Medical Insurance - latest initiatives are an important step in the right direction but don’t go far enough, says Cancerbackup
25 July 2006The latest initiatives by the insurance industry to improve the clarity of consumer information on private medical insurance are an important step in the right direction, but don’t go far enough, says cancer information charity, Cancerbackup.
Cancer drug decision disappointing, says Cancerbackup
24 July 2006"NICE's initial decision not to recommend Velcade is desperately disappointing for patients with multiple myeloma", says Joanne Rule, Chief Executive of Cancerbackup.
Welcome new treatment for head and neck cancer patients in Scotland, says Cancerbackup
10 July 2006"This exciting development provides another treatment option for people in Scotland with head and neck cancer, particularly for patients who are not suitable for chemotherapy with radiotherapy," says Christine Akilade, Cancerbackup Senior Nurse.
Cancer patients grounded by travel insurance, research by Cancerbackup reveals
28 June 2006People with a history of cancer feel forced to cancel their holidays because they are unable to purchase travel insurance, research released today reveals.
Cancer treatment available in Scotland is denied to people in rest of UK says Cancerbackup
26 June 2006Cancerbackup responds to today's decision by NICE not to approve Pemetrexed disodium (Alimta) for mesothelioma patients.
Website hat-trick for Cancerbackup
12 June 2006Cancerbackup, Europe's largest cancer information charity, has won Patient Website of the Year in the Patient Association Awards 2006. The award completes a hat-trick of wins for the website, which has previously received similar accolades from the BMA Patient Information Awards and the national Healthcare IT awards.
Cancerbackup tackles most common cancer in men
09 June 2006Cancerbackup, the information and support charity, has produced a new guide designed to inform men about prostate cancer, which has now taken over from lung cancer as the most common form of the disease in men.
An end to the postcode lottery of Herceptin, says Cancerbackup
09 June 2006Cancerbackup responds to today's decision by NICE to approve Herceptin (trastuzumab) for early breast cancer.
Cancerbackup is just the ticket for Great North Run
08 June 2006If you're keen to follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most successful athletes and join the thousands of fun-runners raising money for charity in the 2006 Great North Run, then Cancerbackup has a limited number of guaranteed entries available to the event.
Inequalities in access to cancer treatments must not continue, says Cancerbackup
02 June 2006Cancerbackup issued the following statement in response to today's initial decision by NICE not to approve Bevacizumab (Avastin) and Cetuximab (Erbitux).
Cancerbackup welcomes Herceptin license and calls for Innovation Fund
24 May 2006Cancerbackup welcome the decision today by the European Medicines Agency to licence Herceptin for early stage HER2 positive breast cancer.
Cancerbackup welcome early decision by NICE on breast cancer drugs
23 May 2006"Today's initial decision is a welcome one for thousands of women in Britain and will hopefully lead to an alternative early breast cancer treatment", says Joanne Rule, Cancerbackup Chief Executive.
Everyone's a winner with new charity lottery, says Cancerbackup
20 April 2006Cancerbackup today welcomes the launch of monday – the Charities Lottery, as an exciting and innovative way of generating income to help continue its work in providing information, understanding and support to anyone affected by cancer.
Cancerbackup hold Men-only 10k to raise awareness of cancer among men
04 April 2006Comedian and presenter Phill Jupitus is supporting Cancerbackup’s Men-only 10k to raise awareness of cancer among men.
Rebranded Cancerbackup launches two UK firsts in cancer information
03 April 2006Cancerbackup is launching the first nationally available series of audio tapes for an estimated one million people with a print disability affected by cancer at some point in their lives, and the first public touch-screen service dedicated to providing instant information on cancer.
CancerBACUP response to High Court decision on Herceptin
15 February 2006"This ruling has huge implications for cancer care. We believe the public will see this as postcode prescribing rather than local-decision making," says Joanne Rule, Chief Executive of CancerBACUP.
Cancer and Private Medical Insurance – latest industry initiatives ‘an important step in the right direction’ but clarity for consumers still lacking says CancerBACUP
09 February 2006Latest initiatives by the insurance industry to improve the clarity of consumer information on private medical insurance are an important step in the right direction but don’t go far enough, says cancer information charity CancerBACUP.
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