Stand up to cancer – develop new biomarkers

Stand up to cancer – develop new biomarkers

Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK have joined forces to launch its excellent Stand Up To Cancer campaign in the UK to accelerate new cures through scientific research. Successfully curing cancer depends very much on how early the cancer is diagnosed. Discovering new...
Sir Terry Pratchett and World Alzheimer’s Day

Sir Terry Pratchett and World Alzheimer’s Day

I had the pleasure of seeing Sir Terry Pratchett at his latest book promotion in Ely Cathedral earlier this week. He is reputed to be Britain’s second most read author, and can still churn out best sellers while suffering from Alzheimer’s. I was among an...
Tainted blood victims await their apology

Tainted blood victims await their apology

It’s never too late for an apology. The shameful slur against football fans at the Hillsborough tragedy and the cover up by police led to a national outcry and an apology after 23 years. Let me remind you about this 30 year scandal where victims still seek...
Nominate your hero for a sumptuous spa treat

Nominate your hero for a sumptuous spa treat

I am delighted to offer blog readers the chance to win someone special a sumptuous spa treat for two in a competition to promote National Spa Week during 17-23 September. You are invited to nominate a hero who deserves to be pampered from top to toe so so they are...
Why is lung cancer not being diagnosed?

Why is lung cancer not being diagnosed?

It’s very disturbing to learn that new research has revealed that some lung cancers are undetected by X-ray, possibly due to human error, as early diagnosis is crucial for successful treatment which could saves. The European Respiratory Society’s Annual...