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Lung cancer treatment in UK is 'woefully inadequate' - The Independent 2nd November 2009
"Key areas of lung-cancer treatment are still "woefully inadequate" and could be costing up to 3,000 lives a year, leading researchers said today.
A third of patients still do not receive a biopsy to diagnose their condition and thousands are denied life-saving surgery because of a lack of experienced specialists, according to the United Kingdom Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC)."
Lung cancer care 'inadequate' - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"Key areas of lung cancer care are still "woefully inadequate", a report by leading lung cancer experts says.
The UK Lung Cancer Care Coalition, an umbrella group composed of doctors, charities and private health firms, says UK care lags behind Europe. "
Iraq veteran dies of cancer after lung transplant from heavy smoker - The Times 12th October 2009
"An Iraq war veteran died after receiving cancerous lungs from a heavy smoker in a transplant.
Matthew Millington, 31, a corporal in the Queen’s Royal Lancers, had the operation to save him from an incurable respiratory condition."
Soldier dies after being given cancerous lungs in transplant operation - The Sunday Telegraph 11th October 2009
"A soldier died after being given a pair of cancerous lungs in a transplant operation.\n\nMatthew Millington, 31, died at home in Brown Lees, near Stoke-on-Trent, after receiving the organs from a donor who is believed to have smoked between 30 and 50 roll-up cigarettes a day, an inquest heard. "
Cancer warning for HRT drug - The Sunday Telegraph 20th September 2009
The use of hormone replacement therapy by menopausal women should be "seriously questioned" following studies linking the treatment to cancer, a leading medic has warned.
HRT 'increases risk of dying from lung cancer' - Daily Mail 20th September 2009
Women who take controversial hormone replacement therapy drugs to combat symptoms of the menopause could be more likely to die if they develop lung cancer.
An eight-year study of 16,600 women found the disease was 71 per cent more likely to be fatal in women taking HRT compared with those taking a placebo pill.
Breathalyser screening can detect markers for lung cancer - The Independent 31st August 2009
Patients with suspected lung cancer could in future be breathalysed to check if they have the disease.
Scientists have developed a sensor that can quickly detect lung cancer molecules on the breath.
They believe the technology could lead to cheap, portable breath-test devices with the potential to save large numbers of lives by spotting cancer early.
Poor 'lacking lung cancer help' - BBC Health News 21st August 2009
The poorest people in the UK are least likely to receive treatment when they get lung cancer, a study suggests.
Analysis of data from 35,000 lung cancer patients in northern England found living in a deprived area cut the chance of treatment such as surgery.
Lung cancer genetics unravelled - BBC Health News 20th August 2009
The genetics underpinning a smoker's risk of developing lung cancer have been further unpicked by UK scientists.
Three areas of DNA were found to be linked with lung cancer risk in smokers - two of them influencing the type of cancer which develops.
Pleas for asbestos cancer victim’s colleagues - Liverpool Daily Post 21st July 2009
RELATIVES and solicitors acting for a cancer victim are urging his former colleagues to come forward with information about his exposure to asbestos.
Billy Hughes, 81, died of asbestos-related lung cancer in January after a 20-year career at Liverpool’s docks. He worked there from 1957 to 1977.
Thalidomide lung cancer 'failure' - BBC Health News 16th July 2009
Controversial drug thalidomide does not improve survival for lung cancer patients, UK scientists say.
The drug, banned after its use 50 years ago for morning sickness led to major birth defects, is being investigated as a cancer treatment.
Deaths from common cancers at 40-year low - The Daily Telegraph 10th July 2009
The number of people dying from Britain's most common cancers is at the lowest level since the 1970s despite more people developing the disease.
Common cancer deaths 'falling' - BBC Health New 9th July 2009
The number of people dying from three of the most common cancers has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 40 years, figures show.
UK death rates from breast, bowel, and male lung cancer are at their lowest since 1971.
Father saves his daughter from dying of lung cancer after doctors sent her home with antibiotics- Daily Mail 4th July 2009
Grateful Laura Hicks has every reason to listen to her father.
When the twenty-year-old developed breathlessness and persistent coughing three years ago, her doctor said she had asthma and sent her home with antibiotics.
But concerned father Stan Hicks refused to accept the diagnosis.
New test for lung cancer 'could save thousands' - Daily Mail 31st May 2009
British scientists have developed the first blood test for lung cancer which could save thousands of lives.\n\nThe revolutionary test picks up proteins in blood that are only produced as a reaction to the presence of lung cancer cells.
Roy Castle charity warns of reality of lung cancer figures - Liverpool Daily Post 18th February 2009
A LIVERPOOL cancer charity has warned that lung cancer cases are still on the rise, despite an announce-ment that rates of the disease will fall by 20pc in the next 20 years.
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has highlighted that a lower number of smokers will reduce the rate of the disease per 100,000 people.
Lung cancers 'to drop by fifth' - BBC Health News 17th February 2009
Rates of lung cancer will drop by nearly a fifth over the next 20 years, experts predict.\n\nCancer Research UK analysis suggests that by 2024, 40 per 100,000 people will get the cancer compared with the current rate of 50 per 100,000.
UK lung cancer screening plan comes a step nearer - Liverpool Daily Post 9th January 2009
A NATIONAL lung cancer screening programme could become a reality, it was revealed last night, as a Liverpool charity undertakes a study into its feasibility.
Professor Ray Donnelly, founder and president of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation says such a step was once a “pipe dream” but is now a real possibility that would save thousands of lives.
From a machine that reads your thoughts to glasses that cure dry eyes: The breakthroughs that will change lives in 2009 - Daily Mail 6th January 2009
We often report on amazing new developments that will transform people's lives - but in many cases it could be years before patients actually enjoy the benefits. Here ISLA WHITCROFT highlights some breakthroughs that will actually make a difference to patients in the coming year - from the more mundane to the truly life-saving.
Hopes for cancer treatment raised by Liverpool researchers - Liverpool Echo 3rd January 2009
TESTING a lung cancer patient’s blood could help doctors predict the success of chemotherapy treatment, Liverpool researchers have discovered.
The scientists identified a molecule made by a more aggressive form of the disease and said that patients with this in their blood were less likely to respond to drugs.
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