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Patient and Public Information

CR-UK/YCR Sheffield Cancer Research Centre Public Lecture
"Screening for breast cancer: the good, the bad and the....."

Professor David Cameron
Professor of Oncology and Clinical Director of the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre. Member of Michael Marmot's Independent Breast Screening Review Panel

Thursday 21st March 2013
7pm Drinks Reception
7:30-8:30pm Lecture
Firth Hall, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, S10 2TN.

The event is free, but please register at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/sheffield-cancer-research-centre/patient-public-information/public-lecture

Scientist Banking tumour tissue in a liguid nitrogen StoreI am thinking of taking part in research, what should I do?

If you are thinking of taking part in research there are many research studies and clinical trials taking place at the Sheffield Cancer Research Centre.  Please do look at the ongoing clinical trials run by the North Trent Cancer Research Network but be aware that not everyone is able to take part in a clinical trial.  The best person to discuss whether a clinical trial is the right choice for you is the doctor who is treating you.  Why not ask at your next appointment?

Sheffield Cancer Research Centre is developing a Biobank of tumour tissue samples, blood, DNA and data from patients undergoing treatment for cancer.

The Biobank is due to open in early 2013.

Further Information

North Trent Consumer Research PanelHow do I influence what research is done?

Researchers in the Sheffield Cancer Research Centre are interested in what research you think should be performed, here are some ways to influence what is going on:

  • Local people have formed the North Trent Consumer Research Panel to provide input into research in the local area and nationally. Find out how to get involved.
  • INVOLVE is an organisation that supports public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research.
  • The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) encourages patients and the public to get involved in research.  Why not visit their web pages on Public Patient Involvement?

Further Information

Doctor ready to answer questionsWhere can I go to get information or my questions answered?

Patients who are being treated for cancer may have lots of questions.  Unfortunately, Sheffield Cancer Research Centre does not have the resources to answer questions, but there are some good links to reliable advice on cancer.  The best person to ask questions of is your doctor.

Reliable advice on cancer

Scientist viewing results from an experimentHow do I donate or fundraise to support Sheffield cancer research or Local cancer patient care?

You can make a donation directly to the Sheffield Cancer Research Centre. Please remember to mark the donation for Cancer Research in the drop down menu, or there are many charities that help to fund the research that takes place at the Sheffield Cancer Research Centre, the main ones are below:

  • Cancer Research UK
  • Yorkshire Cancer Research
  • Weston Park Cancer Charity