CANCER patients are being denied access to life-extending drugs widely
available in other European countries, a Department of Health report
reveals.Thousands of Britons cannot get access to new medicines on the NHS, leading to calls for an overhaul of the system. The findings are likely to intensify the pressure on the Government to set up a planned £200million fund for patients to get access to new drugs.
Cancer specialist Dr Karol Sikora said: "It is high time we had a review of access to new drugs."
Comedienne Jennifer Saunders has fought a successful battle with breast cancer. The Absolutely Fabulous star is understood to have found a breast
lump around nine months ago and was given the all-clear last month.Saunders, mother to three daughters, is thought to have discovered the lump in October. It is said to have been caught early and Saunders has undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions.
The star, who has been described as being in "very good spirits",
fought her cancer battle away from the limelight and has not spoken
about it publicly.Foto
The 52-year-old, who is well known for her work with comedy partner Dawn French, was pictured last week at Wimbledon covering her head with a wig and a bandana.
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WOMEN who regularly use household cleaners, air fresheners and insect repellents double their risk of developing breast cancer, warn scientists.Those who use the products most often are twice as likely to contract the disease as those who handle them sparingly, say researchers. Air fresheners and mould and mildew removers had the strongest link, while mothballs and pesticides had little impact on breast cancer risk, experts found.
We are happy to announce that in June the project “Do not Delay!” continued its work and the Pink Bus, equipped with mobile breast cancer screening unit and the team of professional doctors, travelled all over the country to encourage women to take care of their health. The Pink Bus visited Molėtai, Kaišiadorys, Lazdijai, Varėna, Jurbarkas, Rokiškis, Utena, Radviliškis, Širvintai, Šilalė, Birštonas, Kretinga, Palanga and more other towns. With the support and help of professional doctors approximately 1800 women were tested for breast cancer during the month.
Several studies link higher breast density with a increased risk of breast cancer, but few public education or policy
efforts focus on that aspect of breast cancer risk, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Women with extremely dense breasts can have a four-to six-times-higher breast cancer risk than women whose breasts are not dense, research shows. By comparison, family history of breast cancer typically doubles a woman's risk for the disease, the Times reports.
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