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Genetics and Genomics: A guide for patients in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish

This guide aims to increase the understanding around genetics and genomics for patients, their family and caregivers. Available in 5 languages - English, French, Italian, German and Spanish

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Biosimilar Medicines

A series of videos about Biosimilars explaining their use in cancer treatment.

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Tobacco: The Facts

The tobacco epidemic: an interactive guide

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Cancer: A Guide for Patients

This patient resource was created as an informative reassurance for cancer patients and their carers around the world during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and aims to clarify most of the questions you have about cancer treatment during this time.

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Involving young people in cancer research will improve future therapies

Lorna Fern identifies previous issues regarding the lack of young people participating in clinical trials in order to improve future treatments.

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What's important for patients who have finished their cancer treatment?

Prof Maher discusses what's important for patients who have finished with there cancer treatment.

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Breast cancer risk should determine how often you go for screening

Dr Gareth Evans defines the importance of identifying a woman's individual risk in order to identify how often they should be screened.

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The advantages of scanning for breast cancer with MRI rather than mammography

Dr Christiane Kuhl discusses the benefits of scanning with MRI for breast cancer

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How PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitors might help patients with breast cancer.

Dr. Sara Hurvitz discusses the role of PI3/AKT/mTOR inhibitors, such as Everolimus and how they help towards breast cancer treatment.

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How genes influence your risk of developing breast cancer

Prof Douglas Easton discusses the effect of a combination of low penetrant genes has to an individuals cancer risk.

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How can patients contribute to the improvement of cancer care?

Lt. Col. David Hamilton discusses his involvement in cancer care and the benefits of partaking in clinical trials.

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Should I take part in a clinical trial?

Richard Stephens of NCRI and NCRN Consumer Liaison Groups, UK discusses clinical trials and the factors patients should consider before taking part.

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Patient involvement in clinical trials

Shirley Harrison discusses her involvement with patient liaison groups and clinical trials.

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Clinical trials and support groups for patients

Tom Haswell of NCRI and NCRN Consumer Liaison Groups discusses his involvement in support groups and clinical trials and the importance of improving the standard of care given to patients.

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The advantages of donating tissue and participating in clinical trials

Adrienne Morgan explains the advantages that patients could experience when donating tissue for medical research and participating in clinical trials.

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The benefits of therapeutic exercise for advanced cancer patients

Dr. Matthew Maddocks discusses how different forms of therapeutic exercise can help patients and their outcomes.

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Depression in cancer patients

Dr. Mari Lloyd-Williams discusses depression in cancer patients and the importance of complementary therapy in the treatment against it.

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Factors affecting younger women with breast cancer

Dr Ann Partridge discusses how breast cancer can affect younger women with cancer.

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The benefits of aspirin to cancer patients

Dr Keith Spencer speaks on behalf of colon cancer patients on the risks and benefits that can be found when taking preventative aspirin.

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Factors in deciding to have a mastectomy or not in breast cancer surgery

Dr. Monica Morrow discusses the complex decisions patients have to face regarding breast surgery.

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The importance of any history of cancer in your family.

Dr. Marie Wood talks about the history of cancer and the vital role it plays in helping to identify patients at a higher risk of second primary cancer.

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How eating and obesity relate to breast cancer for your degree of activity

Dr. Michael Pollak talks about studies that have indicated that obesity doubles the risk of dying from breast cancer.

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Radiation therapy and decision making in breast cancer

Dr. Monica Morrow discusses radiation therapy and making informed decisions on what type of adjuvant therapy to take.

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How does chemotherapy during pregnancy affect the baby?

Dr. Fedro Peccatori's study indicates that babies have good development regardless of the chemotherapy that the pregnant mother received during treatment.

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How pregnancy affects breast cancer treatment and outcomes

Dr Hatem Azim talks of a study that indicates that pregnancy during breast cancer does not affect the outcome of treatment.

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Managing the side effects of oral aromatase inhibitors

Dr Patrick Neven discusses side effects of oral aromatase inhibitors and the temporary side effects that can occur.

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