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Thursday 2 May 2019
Industrial partnership for new drug development for the treatment of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is the second commonest gynaecological malignancy in the UK and resulted 4,128 deaths per year in 2014. This cancer is rarely diagnosed until it is advanced, when successful treatment is less likely. Surgery and chemotherapy are the mainstay of treatment but cure in advanced disease is uncommon. There is therefore a need to develop new, more effective therapies.
While...Read more
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Monday 25 March 2019
Teledermatology Speeds Up Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Leeds
Skin cancer diagnosis waiting times in Leeds have been cut and patients with benign moles have received speedier reassurance after the introduction of innovative new cameras at GP surgeries.
In June 2018 all...Read more
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Tuesday 12 February 2019
A new purpose-built clinical research facility is coming to Leeds
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is delighted to announce that work has started on a new £3-million purpose built National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) development...
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Friday 2 November 2018
Patient raises £10,000 for haematology wards at Leeds Cancer Centre
A leukaemia patient has raised £10,000 for the haematology department at Leeds Cancer Centre as a thank you for the great care she received.
The cheque was presented to the team...Read more
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Monday 16 July 2018
UK first for Leeds breast screening unit
Breast screening services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have become part of an exciting UK first that will lead to improved breast cancer screening, diagnosis and outcomes for women...
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Wednesday 11 July 2018
Cancer Recovery Package Patient Survey
Are you a cancer patient who has received treatment in West Yorkshire and Harrogate? Then we would like to ask for your views.
The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance is...Read more
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Friday 6 April 2018
Cancer charity hits £1million milestone in appeal for cutting-edge equipment
The Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal, which raises money for the Leeds Cancer Centre has reached a £1million milestone in its £2.4million appeal for a new cutting-edge MR Simulator machine.
Radiotherapy is...Read more
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Friday 6 April 2018
National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2018
The survey helps services monitor what's working well and what needs to be improved for future cancer patients.
Please see below for more details.
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Monday 12 March 2018
Nurse-Led Immunotherapy Clinic team shortlisted for national award
Congratulations to the Nurse-Led Immunotherapy Clinic team from Leeds Cancer Centre who have been shortlisted for a BMJ Award in the Cancer Care Team category.
The immunotherapy clinic started in December...Read more
