Currently, in the UK women over the age of 50 years are invited for breast screening every 3years, until aged 70. However, it is unclear whether screening for younger women would be beneficial.Recently published in Lancet Oncology, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) UK Age Trial has published its long-term results of a 23year…
The National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service (NCRAS), in conjunction with the British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) conducted a national audit in England from 2016-2018 looking at the treatment of ovarian cancer. It found huge geographical variation not only in survival, but also in numbers of women being offered treatment, and types of treatment offered.…
The UK has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. The regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says the vaccine, which offers up to 95% protection against COVID-19 illness, is safe for rollout from next week. The MHRA have concluded, following rigorous clinical trials, that the vaccine has met its strict standards…
Public Health England data of almost 20 000 people shows that those infected with both flu and Covid-19 virus are 6 times more likely to need admission to intensive care units, and be ventilated. The risk of death in people with both infections was significantly higher (43.1%) than those with just Covid-19 (26.9%) or just…
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many professionals to find meaningful ways to keep their skills updated, engage with their communities and continue their professional development. November saw the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (FSRH), part of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, host a successful virtual meeting with over 400 attendees from around…
During this month women are sharing their stories, fund raising and raising awareness of the symptoms of women’s cancers. These symptoms can often be vague, such as: Feeling too full too fast Abdominal pain or pressure Bloating Change in bowel habit Unexpected vaginal bleedingIf you experience any of these symptoms, seek help early from a…