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A study published by Cancer Research UK has found that 40 per cent of cancers could be prevented by making lifestyle changes
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Letter from Stephen Parsons, Director, National Cancer Team.
Publication of a report on findings from the National Cancer Peer Review Programme for 2010 to 2011.
Letter from Professor Sir Mike Richards to GPs.
In a speech at the United Nations, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has called for governments across the world to work collectively to tackle the rising tide of lifestyle-related diseases.
The government’s first ever cancer campaign to increase awareness of bowel cancer is to be rolled out nationally.
The first ever cancer campaign to increase awareness of bowel cancer will start in January following a successful trial.
Nearly all British people are aware of the risks of skin cancer, but many still put themselves at risk by getting sunburnt.
A study funded by the charity Cancer Research UK has found that on average the British public can only name one symptom of bowel cancer and …
Following a three month consultation period, the sarcoma measures have been issued today for inclusion within the manual for cancer services.
This study investigates the risk of adult cancers in relation to distance from high voltage overhead power lines. It has been funded by the Department of Health's Radiation Protection Research programme.
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS medical director, today wrote to all trust chief executives setting out plans for campaigns to help promote the earlier diagnosis of cancer.
Letter from Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director, outlining plans for improving cancer survival rates through earlier diagnosis.
Implementing HPV triage for women guidance document.
Developing cancer commissioning guidance.
Letter from Stephen Parsons, Director, National Cancer Action Team, highlighting the publication of the revised Chemotherapy Measures.
A letter from Stephen Parsons, National Cancer Action Team, highlighting the publication of a draft version of the Sarcoma Measures.
Letter introducing the survey report.
Theresa May joins public in wearing pink to help raise money for breast cancer research.
Letter from Paul Burstow dated 23 September 2020, informing colleagues on plans to run large-scale pilot campaigns to promote early diagnosis of bowel cancer.
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