New service launched to support people fighting cancer

CANCER sufferers and their families are being offered extra support through a new service launched by health experts today.

Grimsby Central Library, Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK have come together to form a joint partnership which will offer those living with cancer one-on-one drop-in sessions.

ADVICE AND SUPPORT: Lorna Briggs, left, community service librarian and Sue Lewis, Macmillan Cancer information and support manager, pictured at the new Macmillan cancer information point inside the Grimsby Central Library. Picture: Rick Byrne. Buy this photo at www.thisisphoto sales.co.uk/grimsby or by contacting 08444 060910

The scheme will be run on an outreach basis, where patients can seek advice and support from health professionals.

Switch off sunbeds in 2012

In November 2011 Cancer Research UK launched its R UV UGLY? campaign, an initiative calling on young Britons to face the damage inflicted on their skin by sunbeds.

The campaign targets young people aged 16-18, as well as older people aged 28-44 (e.g. mums and sisters), as research has shown they can often influence young people’s attitudes and behaviour towards using sunbeds.

Cancer Research UK have teamed up with the skin clinic, ‘Sk:n’, to offer people two free skin scans. This will allow young sunbed users and older ‘influencers’ to see the hidden damage lurking beneath the skin’s surface. Check out the R UV UGLY Facebook page for more information and to claim your free skin scans for you and a friend.

NHS cancer figures contradict David Cameron and Andrew Lansley's claims

The prime minister and health secretary have criticised the NHS on cancer, but new figures suggest the service is a world leader

Denis Campbell, health correspondent
guardian.co.uk, Monday 7 November 2011 18.48 GMT

Andrew Lansley and David Cameron, who have used criticisms of the NHS record on cancer to justify a planned shakeup. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/PA

David Cameron and Andrew Lansley's repeated criticisms of the NHS's record on cancer have been contradicted by new research that shows the health service to be an international leader in tackling the disease.

If in doubt, get voice changes checked out

This is the message being sent out to anyone worried they may have throat cancer, as part of a major new health campaign.

'Don't delay': Bill Goodhand, who enjoys gardening, has suffered from throat cancer and would like to raise awareness of the condition.

Bill Goodhand, who was diagnosed with the disease last year and is now in remission, is joining the drive to urge anyone concerned about their health to go and see their doctor before it is too late.

How to spot signs of ovarian cancer

WOMEN in the Humber region are being urged to look out for signs of ovarian cancer...

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and health bosses in the region want to make people aware of the symptoms of the condition.

The early symptoms to look out for are pain in the pelvis and lower stomach, persistent bloating and difficulty eating.

Regional director for public health at NHS Yorkshire and the Humber, Paul Johnstone, said: "When it comes to cancer of any kind the earlier it is detected the better chance the patient has of making a full recovery.

Residents urged to quit cigarettes and cut the risk of lung cancer

CHRISTMAS may only just be over, but thoughts are turning to the New Year ... and the inevitable resolutions. Here, health experts urge smokers to consider kicking the habit

HEALTH bosses are urging smokers to quit the habit – and cut their risk of lung cancer.

They say giving up smoking is the most effective way of reducing your chances of getting the disease ... and what a better time of the year to consider it?

Pioneering breast surgery at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital

A NEW reconstructive breast surgeon will offer pioneering treatment at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital.

Jenny Smith, 40, will offer ground-breaking surgery to women in the region as part of her new role as consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon at the Pink Rose Suite.

Among the procedures Jenny specialises in is using tissue from the stomach area to reconstruct the breast following cancer surgery – a method currently only available to women willing to travel to Hull.