Consultation on the future of tobacco control   

The Cancer Reform Strategy 2007 announced the Government’s intention to consult on the next steps in tobacco control and the further regulation of tobacco products, and to consult with stakeholders on measures to reduce the significant harm to health caused by smoking for those who are addicted to nicotine and not able to quit altogether.

The consultation closes on the 8th September 2008.

news item published here Wednesday 6 August 2008




Leeds Radiotherapy Waiting Times: August 2008   

Current waiting times for radiotherapy in Leeds are:

  • Emergency - no wait

  • Urgent - average of 11.5 days

  • Routine - average of 25 days


  • Occasionally due to the complexity of treatment planning the wait may be slightly longer.

    Please contact the radiotherapy department on 0113 2068940 if you have any waiting time queries.

    These waiting times will be updated on a monthly basis and any changes will be posted here.

    news item published here Wednesday 6 August 2008




    National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative   

    The National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative have published their first newsletter and the link is below.





    news item published here Monday 28 July 2008




    Cancer E-Atlas   

    'CANCER e-ATLAS':
    LAUNCH OF NEW NATIONAL CANCER STATISTICS INTERACTIVE WEB TOOL

    A new public website 'Cancer e-Atlas' that has been launched that has been developed for the newly established National Cancer Intelligence Network by:

  • Yorkshire and Humber PHO (YHPHO) - on behalf of the Association of Public Health Observatories (APHO)
  • Northern and Yorkshire Cancer Registry and Information Service (NYCRIS) - on behalf of the UK Association of Cancer Registries (UKACR).


  • The new website is an interactive tool to improve public access to basic cancer statistics on the incidence of, and mortality / survival from the main types of cancers in men and women at Local Authority and Cancer Network level across England.

    Click on this link (www.ncin.org.uk/eatlas) to take you to Cancer e-Atlas to explore how useful this new interactive tool might be to you or your organisation.

    Please note that it requires your computer to have Adobe Flash Player version 8 (or higher) to work. This is available free from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/).

    Any feedback you have would be welcome. Please email eatlas@ncin.org.uk with your views and comments.



    news item published here Tuesday 22 July 2008




    Department of Health End of Life Care Strategy   


    Health Secretary Alan Johnson today launched the End of Life Care Strategy which aims to provide high quality care for all adults at the end of life.

    End of Life Care Strategy




    news item published here Wednesday 16 July 2008




    National Cancer Peer Review Programme Consultation   

    he NCPR Programme has been made available for consultation along with a Feedback Form:

    National Cancer Peer Review Programme Consultation

    National Cancer Peer Review Programme Consultation Feedback Form

    news item published here Thursday 26 June 2008




    National Cancer Peer Review Programme 2004 - 2007   

    The National Cancer Peer Review Programme 2004 - 2007 National Report is now available and can be downloaded here.

    National Cancer Peer Review Programme 2004 - 2007 Report

    news item published here Thursday 26 June 2008




    Leeds Radiotherapy Waiting Times: June 2008   

    Current waiting times for radiotherapy in Leeds are:

  • Emergency - no wait

  • Urgent - average of 15 days

  • Routine - average of 32 days


  • Occasionally due to the complexity of treatment planning the wait may be slightly longer.

    Please contact the radiotherapy department on 0113 2068940 if you have any waiting time queries.

    These waiting times will be updated on a monthly basis and any changes will be posted here.

    news item published here Thursday 26 June 2008




    Excellence in Tobacco Control: 10 high impact changes to achieve tobacco control

    This document aims to achieve a sustainable and integrated approach to tobacco control at a local level. It clearly sets out the required actions for those charged with delivering tobacco control locally, and clearly identifies to senior stakeholders the need for high-level strategic support to achieve this.

    10 High Impact Changes to Achieve Tobacco Control

    news item published here Tuesday, 20, May, 2008 at 7:53:16 AM




    Leeds Radiotherapy Waiting Times: May 2008

    Current waiting times for radiotherapy in Leeds are:

  • Emergency - within 48 hours

  • Urgent - average of 15 days

  • Routine - average of 32 days


  • Occasionally due to the complexity of treatment planning the wait may be slightly longer.

    Please contact the radiotherapy department on 0113 2068940 if you have any waiting time queries.

    These waiting times will be updated on a monthly basis and any changes will be posted here.

    news item published here Tuesday, 6, May, 2008 at 12:04:57




    Cancerbackup Launch online community - "What Now?"  

    Cancerbackup has launched an online community for people affected by cancer, www.whatnow.org.uk, where people can chat to each other in similar situations, share tips and benefit from patient-to-patient information. Join What Now? and you can:

  • Create your own profile page with pictures, videos, a personal blog and more.

  • Find people with similar experiences, add them to your buddy-list and keep up with how they are getting on.

  • Help others by posting comments on the forums, using the chatrooms and uploading useful videos.

  • Read our expert blogs, written by nurses, and send in your tips, or follow cancer stories in the news.


  • http://www.whatnow.org.uk/


    news item published here Wednesday, 16, April, 2008 at 07:24am




    Overgate Hospice Study Day  

    Overgate Hospice are holding a study day on Thursday 12th June 2008 at Baines Hall, Elland Cricket Club.

    For further information please contact Bunty Rawson at Overgate Hospice on 01422 379151 or email

    click here for the programme and registration form:

    PROGRAMME: Overgate Hospice Multidisciplinary Study Day Programme - 12th June 2008

    news item published here Tuesday, 15, April, 2008 at 8:01:03 AM




    Leeds Radiotherapy Waiting Times: April 2008  

    Current waiting times for radiotherapy in Leeds are:

  • Emergency - within 48 hours

  • Urgent - within 2 weeks

  • Routine - within 4 -5 weeks


  • Occasionally due to the complexity of treatment planning the wait may be slightly longer.

    Please contact the radiotherapy department on 0113 2068940 if you have any waiting time queries.

    These waiting times will be updated on a monthly basis and any changes will be posted here.

    news item published here Friday, 11, April, 2008 at 7:32 AM




    NICE Prostate Guidance   

    NICE have published new guidances for the diagnosis, treatment, care and support that men who have suspected or diagnosed prostate cancer should be offered. It does not specifically look at the care of men with rare cancers of the prostate (for example, small-cell carcinoma and rhabdomyosarcoma).

    news item published here Wednesday 27 February, 2008 at 9:49am




    Leeds Radiotherapy Waiting Times   

    February 2008

    Current waiting times for radiotherapy in Leeds are:

  • Emergency - within 48 hours

  • Urgent - within 2 weeks

  • Routine - within 4 weeks


  • Occasionally due to the complexity of treatment planning the wait may be slightly longer.

    Please contact the radiotherapy department on 0113 2068940 if you have any waiting time queries.

    These waiting times will be updated on a monthly basis and any changes will be posted here.

    news item published here 25/2/2008 at 7:32 AM




    Yorkshire Cancer Network relocates to Harrogate   



    From the 29th January 2008 the Yorkshire Cancer Network is relocating to 21 Wetherby Road, Harrogate.

    Click here for the new telephone numbers and email addresses.

    news item published here 20 January 2008 10:49:58




    St. James's Institute of Oncology, Bexley Wing opens   

    Patient services have now transferred from Cookridge Hospital to the brand new £220 million Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital, Leeds, containing the St James’s Institute of Oncology.

    news item published here 20 January 2008 10:49:58




    Cancer Reform Strategy  

    The Cancer Reform Strategy builds on the progress made since the publication of the NHS Cancer Plan in 2000 and sets a clear direction for cancer services for the next five years. It shows how by 2012 our cancer services can and should become among the best in the world.

    news item published here 03 December 2007 14:01:21



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