All Cancer articles – Page 44
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HSJ Local
New breast cancer unit takes shape at West Sussex
STRUCTURE: Work has begun on new breast cancer services at Western Sussex Hospitals Trust.
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HSJ KnowledgeRedesigning end of life care in the community
It is time to move resources away from hospitals
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NewsCancer survival rates vary by geography
Cancer patients face “wide and persistent” variations in survival rates depending on where they live, officials said.
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HSJ Local
NHS Suffolk misses cancer targets
PERFORMANCE NHS Suffolk has missed two cancer target in the last quarter of 2012, according to board papers.
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SupplementsThe Open Data Platform takes on the NHS information haystack
Building open and linked systems
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NewsSome cancer drugs taken off fast track funding list, NHS England admits
NHS England today confirmed that it had taken some cancer treatments off its “fast track” list following changes to the cancer drugs fund announced yesterday.
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NewsBowel cancer drug funding in danger
As many as 6,500 bowel cancer patients could be denied access to life-extending drugs when a cash pot to pay for them ceases to exist at the end of the year, a charity has warned.
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HSJ KnowledgeRaising awareness of breast cancer among over 70s
How a pilot to promote detection yielded exceptional results
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HSJ Local
Yorkshire cancer doc named national cancer director
WORKFORCE: Sean Duffy, director and medical director of the Yorkshire Cancer Network, has been appointed the national clinical director for cancer.
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HSJ KnowledgePatients and quality are the focus for CCGs
Francis provides an opportunity for the NHS to reassess its priorities
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CommentCulture is the foundation of patient safety
Hospitals must have a balanced culture following Francis
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NewsExclusive: Major London trusts unveil cancer and cardiac shake-up
Three major teaching hospitals have unveiled a ground breaking service reorganisation under which they will exchange responsibility for providing key specialised services.
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HSJ KnowledgeCancer commissioning: a survivor's guide
Treatment taught one commissioner lessons he hopes the NHS will learn
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NewsPlan to tackle breast cancer with prevention
Women with a family history of breast cancer could be offered preventative medication on the NHS under new plans outlined by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
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NewsIan Kennedy to review Solihull breast surgery conduct
A leading health expert is to head an independent inquiry into how concerns over breast cancer surgery were handled by trust managers.
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NewsPatient voice 'lost' in rush to specialised commissioning
A “ridiculously short” timeframe for consultation on plans for the future design of specialised services including rare cancers and neurosurgery has left insufficient time for meaningful patient engagement, patient groups have claimed.
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HSJ KnowledgeBest of 2012: long-term conditions
Long-term conditions is the subject of this selection of best practice content
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NewsAlarm at cancer treatment 'ageism'
Ageism in the NHS is stopping some older cancer patients getting the best treatments, a charity has warned.
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CommentWe must root out ageism in NHS cancer care
Bold steps now can improve cancer care in the long term
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HSJ KnowledgeCommunity care is a means to a better end
Community services can improve the quality of end of life care