Blog Archive
Keep up to date with my latest comments, thoughts and activities in the world of
cutting-edge cancer treatments and research.
– Professor Chris Nutting
The confusing picture on what causes cancer
18th December 2015
The latest research, in what at times can be a confusing picture, shows that environmental and external factors such as smoking, drinking, sun exposure and air pollution are responsible for nine in ten cancers.
Top Tips For Good Oral Health Over The Festive Season
9th December 2015
With the festive season well underway, we are inundated with all sorts of wonderful Christmas treats – with the result that oral health can take a battering.
Work progresses on installation of MR Linac machine to revolutionise cancer treatment
30th September 2015
Work is gathering pace on installing a pioneer machine that will revolutionise cancer treatment.
Why I welcome calls for e-cigs to be available on the NHS
20th August 2015
Public Health England and other experts have called for electronic cigarettes to be made available on the NHS to help smokers quit tobacco.
Check out all the photos from the OFTB Fashion Ball
10th August 2015
It isn’t everyday that I find myself in the company of stars from the world of showbiz and sport.
Campaign to give HPV vaccination to boys gathers pace
24th July 2015
The campaign for boys to be given the vaccination against the cancer-causing human papilloma virus (HPV) gathered pace this week.
Shocking statistic that one in four cancers only diagnosed at A&E
18th June 2015
One in four cases of cancer are only diagnosed when the victim has been admitted to Accident & Emergency Departments because of severe symptoms, a leading consultant has warned.
Love the Glove
11th June 2015
Millions of TV viewers saw Samuel L. Jackson talk about ‘Love The Glove’ on the BBC’s Graham Norton show on Friday.
Leading cancer specialist joins campaign for boys to have HPV vaccination
22nd April 2015
A leading cancer specialist has joined the campaign for the NHS-administered HPV vaccine to be given to boys and well as girls.
5,000 patients join biggest study into head and neck cancers
7th April 2015
Head and Neck 5000 is the largest research study into recent improvements of cancer outcomes of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer.
Latest Blog Articles
- Appeal for funds as HPV vaccine campaigners bring legal challenge against government – 8th March 2018
- Time for gender equality on cancer vaccine 29th January 2018
- Why I welcome blood test cancer breakthrough 23rd January 2018
- Why GPs are vital in early detection 2nd January 2018
- Dance music unites to support One For The Boys 16th August 2017
- Don't wait too long to visit the waiting room 13th June 2017
- Don't exclude boys from the "cervical cancer" HPV jab 24th April 2017
- How to make cancer toast! – 24th January 2017
- Revolutionary new cancer treatment comes a step closer – 12th December 2016
- Compelling case to make new immunotherapy drug available now – 14th October 2016
- Stub it out for Stoptober – 21st September 2016
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