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Tobacco: The Facts
This interactive infographic guide covers tobacco's forms, addictive properties, global prevalence, and health impacts along with some useful tips for quitting.
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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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Supporting carers will provide better patient care
Monica Morris talks about her research which identifies some of the issues that carers of multiple myeloma patients face, and how they can access support.
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E-cigarettes as a tool for smoking cessation
Prof Bauld talks about the impact of e-cigarettes on cancer and how they should be legislated.
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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 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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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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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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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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Patient involvement in clinical trials
Shirley Harrison discusses her involvement with patient liaison groups and clinical trials.
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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 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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