Category Archives: Cancer
Researchers in Norwich have helped towards finding a cure for cancer
Norwich scientists work on rat that is immune to cancer and might offer medical miracle
David Bale Thursday, July 7, 2011 4:27 PM
The Naked Mole Rat is resistant to cancer.
Researchers in Norwich have helped towards finding a cure for cancer, after taking a step towards understanding why an African rat lives for 30 years and is resistant to the killer disease.
Staff at the Genome Analysis Centre at Norwich Research Park have been working with colleagues from the University of Liverpool on finding cures for diseases of old age, particularly cancer.
And their work has focused on the naked mole-rat which is native to the deserts of East Africa, lives underground, is impervious to pain and can survive despite the depleted oxygen levels in its burrows.
‘Stunning inequities’ in end-of-life care, report says
1 July 2011 Last updated at 01:16
An independent review is calling for a set of universal standards for care of the dying after uncovering “stunning inequities” in provision in England.
The inquiry, requested last year by the government, says the current system is confusing and inconsistent.
Sue Ryder St John’s hospice has been highlighting the importance of supporting carers
Charity highlights work of carers
To mark this year’s Carers Week (June 13 – 19 ), Sue Ryder St John’s hospice has been highlighting the importance of supporting carers in their vital role of caring for a loved one. The team would like to encourage those who visit the hospice to find out more about the support available for carers.
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