A DIY home urine or swab test could potentially help more women discover whether they are at risk of cervical cancer, researchers say. The new method could be used as an alternative to the smear test and would not require a visit to the doctor. Scientists at Queen Mary University of London asked 600 women […]
PUPILS from Bitterne Park School dressed up in a flock of red outfits, after a token of inspiration by a staff member living with lung cancer. The Wear It Red day was arranged by the school’s design technician Wendy Lawrence. She was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer three years ago of a […]
There needs to be easier access to NHS screening programmes in England, including evening and weekend clinics, to increase uptake, a review says. The report by Prof Sir Mike Richards also called for tests to be offered in a wider variety of locations, including mobile units. And it recommended using social media to promote what […]
A new ultrasound technique is being hailed as the biggest breakthrough in the technology for more than 60 years. Developed a Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, it produces images that are 10 times better than current scans. Researchers believe its ability to precisely pinpoint tumours could one day replace biopsies in investigating suspected cancer cases. Read […]
It has been announced that the current NHS Health Check scheme is to be scrapped in Southampton after a report by Medicspot revealed only 42 per cent of eligible people had participated in the scheme. Southampton was named in the report as among the least proactive places in England when it comes to health due […]
SHIRLEY Library will be taking on a challenge to read 60 books in just six hours. Organised by children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent, the Challenge60 is based on young cancer patients facing an average of a 60-mile round trip to gain access to treatment. According to the charity, it costs patients £180 a month when […]
A SOUTHAMPTON cancer expert has welcomed the introduction of the HPV vaccine for boys – but has warned against a limited rollout. Dr Shanmugasundaram Ramkumar, a consultant clinical oncologist at University Hospital Southampton, has warned warned not extending the vaccine to those over 13-years-old is “misguided” and said the suggestion they would be protected by […]
This article is about the introduction of the HPV vaccine for boys. It explains the importance of the vaccine and why they are receiving it now. The personal stories of two men are revealed in this article to highlight the necessity of this vaccine. Read more here
The BBC has written an article about the new screening test for prostate cancer. The article explains why there hasn’t been a screening before, what happens at the screening, the definition of prostate cancer and the opinion of experts. Read more here
A new device which will be used to decrease the chances of negative side-effects of radiotherapy has been tested on the first NHS patient. The device increases the distance between the prostate and the rectum to ensure there is less damage to the bowel, bladder and diarrhoea after the procedure. Read more here
