International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Some fantastic events and ideas came across to mark International Women’s Day. It is also so wonderful that more and more countries are participating but sadly it is still not enough as there are many regions of the world who show little regard for equality. As...
Adopted by Macmillan

Adopted by Macmillan

I am honoured to be adopted by Macmillan. Normally it is the nurses and other professionals who get adopted, but it looks like that I am one of the first consultant surgeons to get such an opportunity. It is just not me but my team Sarah Minns and Tyra Stevens have...
Cancer in the Headlines

Cancer in the Headlines

A new cancer treatment strategy is on the horizon that experts say could be a game-changer and spare patients the extreme side effects of existing options such as chemotherapy. Chemotherapy and other current cancer treatments are brutal, scorched-earth affairs that...
Cancer Research UK Summary Updates

Cancer Research UK Summary Updates

There have been several updates from Cancer Research UK, so here is a brief summary. 5 Type of Prostate Cancer Cancer Research UK scientists have for the first time identified that there are 5 distinct types of prostate cancer and found a way to distinguish between...
Burton Hospital scores in Men’s Health

Burton Hospital scores in Men’s Health

The successful launch of an Employee Wellbeing Campaign at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium looks set to inspire follow up events helping local men stay healthy, reports Burton Hospital website. The East Staffs Health and Wellbeing Group, including the Chamber of...