Dr Emma Crosbie is leading a research team trialling a new test which will be an alternative to the smear test. The test will be detecting the virus HPV which has been linked to cancers including cervical. It is hoped that this new treatment, which still needs more testing before being recommended to the NHS, […]
Latest research has found that air pollution is a greater threat to our health than previously thought. Its’ effects include decreasing a child lung capacity by 5%, which is irreversible, to affecting your brain and potentially determining when a child is born. It also causes or exacerbates lung conditions such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. […]
Research suggests that there is a link between a sedentary lifestyle and getting diseases such as lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The 2016-2017 financial report shows this is costing the NHS £700 million a year. The researchers think that changing our lifestyle will decrease these cases. Read more here
Researchers studying breast cancer have found that there are 11 different diseases rather than 1 disease and as such the risk of relapse changes between the different types of cancer. This means that treatment will need to be tailored to the individual patient. Read more here
The Royal College of Radiologists has found that low numbers of consultants are causing problems with the quality of care being provided. The overstretched services will eventually reach breaking-point and lead to problems with treatments. Cancer services will be a key priority for the NHS with a large percentage of the promised money from the […]
Public Health England are concerned that almost 30% of women aged 25-64 are not attending their cervical screenings. In an effort to have every woman aged 25-64 to attend their screening they are re branding smear test to cervical screenings. Cervical screening can detect abnormal cells in the cervix before they become cancerous. Read more […]
Action Hampshire have recently been awarded funding by Wessex Cancer Alliance to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, cancer screening and support early diagnosis within seldom-heard communities. The project will focus primarily on the geographical areas of South East Hampshire (Portsmouth, Southampton and environs), Isle of Wight and urban south Dorset. […]
A study has led to the conclusion that a persistent sore throat could be a sign of laryngeal cancer, however, this is in conjunction with other symptoms like shortness of breath, difficulties in swallowing and hoarseness. It is recommended that unless the sore throat is severe enough to go to the GP we should not be […]
A test which will combine information on family history, genetic markers, weight and other factors will hopefully be an effective prediction tool for cancer risk in women. At the moment it is still being trialled and research is needed but hopefully it means that doctors will be able to tailor the screenings and care. Read […]
The UK is still falling behind when it comes to survival rates after cancer. The UK has remained at the bottom of the table for six key cancers: colon, rectum, breast, lung, ovarian and prostate since the year 2000. The promised extra funding from the government will be used to improve the cancer facilities ensuring […]
