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Here is a selection of news stories related to the appeal fund, as well as the research and treatment of breast cancer.
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27/02/2007 Josie Grove 'Dies with Dignity' [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:07/05/2007
A teenager from Northumberland, who has recently died from cancer, is honoured by the charity Brave Hearts. Dr Skinner states "She was truly remarkable, and I don't say that lightly". Please read the BBC news article to learn more.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:07/05/2007
15/12/2006 Breast Cancer Drop Linked to HRT [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:15/12/2006
US and UK researchers report that a drop in cancer cases in women over 50, since 2003, could be linked to millions of women who stopped using HRT treatments following questions over it's safety. More details are in the article.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:15/12/2006
08/12/2006 Fighting For Herceptin web site discontinued [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:09/12/2006
The Women Fighting for Herceptin website is no longer being updated. Click here for more details.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:09/12/2006
03/12/2006 Health charities get 'covert' aid from drug firms [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2006
A Sunday Times article where NICE warn of the pressure placed on them by charities, who are often receiving funding from drug companies. While charities insist they are open about the funding they recieve.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2006
24/11/2006 Doctor's say Herceptin is a waste of money [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2006
Three cancer specialist disagree with the NICE recommendation for the prescription of Herceptin for HER2-positive patients. They argue that funding for Herceptin is detrimental to the funding of other cancer treatments.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2006
13/11/2006 Tarceva would not be a good use of NHS resources [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:13/11/2006
Draft guidance from NICE has concluded that funding Tarceva through the NHS "would not be a good use of NHS resources". Tarceva can be used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Read the article to find out more.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:13/11/2006
06/10/2006 Herceptin is key in the battle against breast cancer [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2006
"three times more patients respond to a combined treatment of Herceptin and anastrozole [...] than to hormone therapy with anastrozole alone." A Times article provides encouraging information on the effectiveness of Herceptin.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2006
20/09/2006 Herceptin freed me to work again and marry [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2006
Times news article on Emma Freeborn's fight for Herceptin and her fight with cancer.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2006
18/09/2006 Tim Wedgewood and Jan Dunne chat about the charity single [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:18/09/2006
Jan Dunne has been interviewed by Tim of Radio Stoke about the new single release "We'll Stand Together". The interview is being aired on the 18th Sep between 4pm and 6pm.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:18/09/2006
14/09/2006 Sam Plank talks to Jan about We'll Stand Together [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/09/2006
Sam Plank interviewed Jan Dunne on Signal 2 (1170 AM) this morning about the charity's new CD single and DVD. The single was broadcast across the airwaves and you can order your copy here! .
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/09/2006
13/09/2006 We'll Stand Together - the single [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:13/09/2006
The Dorothy Griffiths Breast Cancer Appeal Fund has it's own anthem! With the kind help of many others, Jan Dunne has written and performed this music single. CD and DVD on sale NOW!
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:13/09/2006
16/01/2006 Women Fighting For Herceptin Pledge Their Support in Wales [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:23/01/2006
The campaign group "Women Fighting for Herceptin" have stated that they will help to support the women of Wales in their bid for the drug. Visit the site for more details.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:23/01/2006
16/01/2006 "Need Herceptin Straight Away" T-Shirts On Sale [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:23/01/2006
Due to popular demand, the "Women Fighting for Herceptin" are selling their "Need Hercepting Straight Away" t-shirts. To see the t-shirts you can visit the site (click on visit above), to order a t-shirt email dotgriffiths@fightingforherceptin.org.uk.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:23/01/2006
06/01/2006 Magnet therapies 'have no effect' [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:08/01/2006
There have been claims that magnet therapies could help treat and even cure cancer, but US researchers have stated that these claims are unproven and there is no evidence of any tangible benefit.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:08/01/2006
14/12/2005 Fibre cancer benefits questioned [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2005
A BBC news report discussing the research on high fibre diets and their effect on cancer. Does consuming more fibre decrease the risk of developing different types of cancer?
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2005
13/12/2005 Herceptin campaigners vow to help Rita [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2005
A Sentinel article on how £40,000 raised by the "Women Fighting for Herceptin" is being donated to the Oncology department at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:14/12/2005
29/11/2005 Dot Griffiths is voted Citizen Of The Year [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:30/11/2005
Herceptin campaigner Dot Griffiths was voted Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire Citizen Of The Year at a glitzy awards ceremony earlier this month.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:30/11/2005
25/11/2005 Central Cheshire Primary Care Trust agree to pay for Jo-Anne Leese's Herceptin Treatment [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:30/11/2005
Following North Stoke PCT's example, Central Cheshire Primary Care Trust have agreed to pay for Jo-Anne Leese's Herceptin treatment.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:30/11/2005
24/11/2005 Herceptin campaigners ready to march on an NHS PCT [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:30/11/2005
Herceptin campaigners vow to march on Staffordshire Moorlands Primary Care Trust, the only health authority in the Staffordshire region which is still refusing to prescribe the life-saving cancer drug Herceptin on the NHS.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:30/11/2005
07/08/2005 Cancer Women's High Court Bid [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:08/12/2005
Sentinel newspaper article from 29th August 2005. Dorothy Griffiths meets with Barbara Clark who is suffering from breast cancer and might have to sell her home to pay for Herceptin.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:08/12/2005
31/05/2005 Give me Herceptin before it's too late [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:08/01/2006
Elaine Barbar appeals for public help and support in her desperate need for Herceptin. She has been informed that it is "highly likely" that she will develop secondary cancer so she needs money to pay for Herceptin to fight the disease.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:08/01/2006
12/05/2005 Fun Day for Jo-Anne's Treatment [ visit ]
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:17/11/2005
Employees of the Tree of Life health food warehouse in Newcastle, raise money for their colleague. Jo-anne Leese is suffering from breast cancer and requires the drug Herceptin. Learn more in thisnews story from the 12th September 2005.
Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:17/11/2005