My treatment is ongoing but my wife and I know that the team backing us are the best around and God willing will get us through the tunnel. ”
Dr Nuton Faisal, February 2011
Blogs in 2012
Top ten things to stop doing if you have colon cancer
After a diagnosis of colon cancer, you may be sad, angry or even confused. Friends and loved ones can further complicate your emotions with well-meaning advice. Before your next check-up or treatment session, consider making a few lifestyle changes and giving yourself a mental break. The road to recovery is long, but it doesn't have to be painful.
Colon cancer study backs blood stool screening test
Although colon cancer screening is recommended by many organizations, less clear is which method is best to detect tumors and precancerous lesions. A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that a relatively inexpensive and non-invasive test may be just as effective as a colonoscopy.
Link between oral bacteria and bowel cancer?
Bacteria associated with the most common cause of tooth loss in adults could be a pre-curser for the development of bowel cancer, according to a team of scientists.
Bowel disorder deaths halved in three years by NHS care.
Mortality among patients with inflammatory bowel conditions has halved in three years due to improvements in NHS care, according to a UK audit.
Mrs Clarke
I am glad I underwent my procedure with Mr Radley and would recommend him to anyone suffering with similar problems.
Are older cancer patients undertreated?
A report by Macmillan Cancer Support has highlighted the problems with cancer investigation diagnosis and treatment in the elderly.
Private Healthcare Is Referred to The Competition Commission
Finally the Office of Fair Trading has decided to refer the private healthcare sector to the Competition Commission for further investigation.
Misdiagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A brief summary of the NICE guidelines(1):
American Guidelines On Colorectal Cancer Screening
There are already many guidelines and recommendations for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. In this recent article, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a group from the American college of physicians (ACP) have produced a guidance statement on screening.
Anaesthesia and colonoscopy
In UK NHS, colonoscopy is usually carried out under conscious sedation using a combination of a benzodiazepine sedative and an opiate painkiller. The endoscopist administers this combination of drugs. Whilst colonoscopy using these drugs is well tolerated by most patients, some still find their experience of colonoscopy to be very unpleasant.
Is cancer screening always worthwhile?
Whilst catching up with what’s new in other specialities I found an interesting article on prostate cancer screening in the New England Journal of Medicine. The article reports on the outcome of a European study looking at prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing to detect prostate cancer.
Why are so many seriously ill women misdiagnosed with IBS. GPs mix it with endometriosis, Crohn's and even cancer?
While there are no figures for how many have been misdiagnosed, a staggering 10 to 20 per cent of bowel cancer patients may be initially told their problem is IBS, says Tariq Ismail, colorectal surgeon at University Hospital Birmingham and BMI Priory Hospital, Birmingham.
New study suggests that two scopes might be better than one
The NHS screening program currently offers faecal stool tests for all people aged 60 or above. One off flexible sigmoidoscopy screening is due to be introduced in the UK and offered to those reaching the age of 55.
Be clear on cancer- a new initiative to increase bowel cancer awareness launches
The government has launched its first ever campaign to increase awareness of bowel cancer. ‘Be clear on cancer’ bowel cancer awareness was launched today (30th January). The advertising campaign will feature real doctors talking to patients, encouraging them to talk about changes in their bowels and bleeding.
Be Clear on Bowel Cancer – Impact on Colonoscopy Services
Monday 30th January heralds the start of the DOH 9 week Be Clear on Bowel Cancer campaign. Results from the pilot campaigns showed a near 50% increase in GP attendances of people aged over 50 with symptoms and a 30% increase over a 6 month period in hospital referrals. This lead to a significant increase in the numbers of people waiting for a colonoscopy with that number actually doubling in some areas.
Sitting down all day can increase your risk of cancer
At a recent American Institute for Cancer Research conference presenters suggested that up to 43,000 cases of colorectal cancer occurring each year in the US are linked to being sedentary. Occupational activity is associated with around 22% reduction in colorectal cancer risk with recreational activity being associated with a 23% reduction in risk.
West Midlands Bowel Cancer figures released
This week the West Midlands Cancer Intelligence Unit released it's bowel cancer figures for our local area ahead of "Be Loud Be Clear" national campaign starting on 30th January 2012.
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