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Winter 2006-12-19

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Would you star in a Rarer Cancers Forum DVD?!

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

We need your help in producing our nutrition and cancer DVDs.


Soft tissue sarcoma

Monday, January 22, 2007

Benefits of surgery for patients with lung secondaries from soft tissue sarcomas.


Approval awaited for Torisel - new kidney cancer treatment

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Marketing authorisation application made by Wyeth to the European Medicines Agency.

A happy New Year to you all!

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Best wishes for 2007 from all of us at the Rarer Cancers Forum.

A happy Christmas to you all!

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Christmas greetings from all of us at the Rarer Cancers Forum

Please send us your seasonal photos!

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Please get busy with your cameras and send us some photos which show what makes this a special time of the year for you.

Channel 4 Dispatches programme reveals the scale of the NHS postcode lottery

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Broadcast on 27 November, the programme revealed the scale of the NHS postcode lottery that is denying some patients vital drugs.

Dr Gil Lederman, US pioneer in cancer and brain tumour treatment, visits UK

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Dr Lederman specialises in stereotactic radiosurgery.

Mouth cancer on the increase

Monday, November 20, 2006

British Dental Health Foundation highlights the need for early detection of mouth cancer.

RCF Christmas cards for sale!

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Please help raise funds for the RCF and raise awareness of the charity by buying RCF Christmas cards.

NICE needs your help!

Monday, November 06, 2006

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is seeking views on microwave ablation for liver tumour.

Congratulations to staff at the Royal Marsden!

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has performed outstandingly well in its recent health check by the Healthcare Commission.

The RCF needs you - PLEASE HELP US!

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

We're going to develop two DVDs about nutrition and cancer. We need your help, please.

Discrimination against workers with cancer

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Survey shows employers are still discriminating against workers with cancer, despite new legal protection.

Recognising excellence in oncology

Monday, October 09, 2006

Winners of the P5 Excellence in Oncology Awards announced.

Treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)

Monday, October 09, 2006

Study shows that the drug Revlimid (lenalidomide) significantly improves the symptoms of an incurable blood cancer.

RCF Conference and AGM - read all about it!

Friday, October 06, 2006

The RCF's first Conference and AGM took place on 04 October 2006.

Well done, Hannah, and many thanks!

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Hannah completed the Bristol Half Marathon and raised £3,244.10 for the RCF!

Eating mandarins may reduce risk of liver cancer

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Research suggests that eating mandarins may reduce the risk of liver cancer and some other diseases.

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NICE Appraisal - Gastric Cancer
Wed, 13 Jan 2010
Patient Experts needed for NICE appraisal of gastric cancer (advanced) - capecitabine
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URGENT request for your help!
Wed, 13 Jan 2010
We are putting together a series of booklets called "Patient Experiences" and are seeking patients to fill in a short questionnaire.
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NCRI Clinical Studies Group
Tue, 12 Jan 2010
The National Cancer Research Network is recruiting patients and members of the public to join their NCRI Clinical Studies Groups.
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Request for Patient Stories
Tue, 12 Jan 2010
Freelance journalist seeking stories from women living with rarer cancers.
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