The SCPN Newsletter: Volume 8, Issue 1

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Cancer and Lifestyle – Research Roundup 8.1

Physical activity communication between oncology providers and patients with early stage breast, colon and or prostate cancer Nyrop KA et al. Cancer (2016) Volume 122, Issue 3, Pages ...

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Expert Insight

Bob Steele, SCPN Co-director, Professor of Surgery at the University of Dundee and chair of the UK National Screening Committee The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises ...

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Have you seen this paper?

Adherence to Diet and Physical Activity Cancer Prevention Guidelines and Cancer Outcomes: A systematic review Kohler LN, Garcia DO, Harris RB et al Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers ...

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Examining The Impact Of Multi-morbidity Across The Cancer Care Continuum Using SPIRE Data: A Feasibility Study

by Dr Christine Campbell, University of Edinburgh Background Living with more than one long-term health condition (multi- morbidity) is common in Scotland. It is present in most ...

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Women have lots to gain in cancer prevention

The number of cancer cases in Scotland is projected to rise by 33% between 2008-2012 and 2023-2027. [1] Much of this increase can be attributed to an ageing population but for some of the most ...

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“1 in 3 Cancers” Campaign

By Kathy Chapman, Director, Cancer Programs Division, Cancer Council NSW In Australia, Cancer Council NSW is excited to launch a new cancer prevention campaign, addressing ways people can reduce ...

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Alcohol, Cancer and a 50p MUP

The Scottish Parliament passed a bill in 2012 to bring in a 50p minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland. [1] The measure has been subject to a legal challenge by the alcohol ...

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The Christie Report – a framework for cancer prevention

Dr Andrew Fraser, Director of Public Health Science, NHS Health Scotland From time to time a document emerges that really is a game-changer. Campbell Christie, the trade unionist turned ...

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The Scottish Cancer Foundation Prize 2016

Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive, ASH Scotland In November 2016 I was delighted to be honoured by the Scottish Cancer Foundation (SCF) with their annual prize, marked by the Evans Forrest ...

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The Scottish Bowel Screening Centre – 10 years on

Linda Brownlee, Scottish Bowel Screening Service Manager NHS Tayside has hosted the Scottish Bowel Screening Centre at its Kings Cross site since it was opened by Shona Robison MSP in June ...

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The SCPN Newsletter: Volume 8, Issue 1

This issue has a brand new look and feel. We listened to feedback from our annual survey that indicated an appetite for more science in our newsletter (especially research taking place in Scotland), examples of good practice and more of a public health dimension. We have grouped these themes together and colour coded the science section orange for easy access.

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