Cervical Cancer: The Epidemic that never was!
Trying to say what would have happened is difficult. Alternate history is a type of fiction that explores what might have happened if a particular […]
From theory to practice: HPV testing in cervical screening really does work!
After months of eager anticipation, the results from the English HPV implementation pilot have been published. Compared to current screening HPV testing detected 50% more […]
Electronic cigarettes really can help you to quit smoking
New evidence shows that electronic cigarettes, when used together with behavioural support, enable substantially more smokers to give up than nicotine replacement treatments accompanied by […]
Screening iconoclasm series: Don’t be overly sensitive about sensitivity
In this post, Peter Sasieni argues that sensitivity is over-rated. It is the first of a series of posts on “Screening Iconoclasm” in which we […]
What is cancer screening?
Cancer screening is never straight forward and can be confusing. We discuss some of the key concepts in cancer screening. You’ll find that we refer […]
Maintaining independence in a collaborative government structure
Post written by Daniel Greenberg, Barrister specialising in legislation. Introduction by Peter Sasieni Much of cancer prevention needs to be viewed as a public health activity. […]
Does the quality and type of screening test matter when determining safe intervals between cervical screening tests?
The question of “how often should women go for cervical screening?” has long been controversial. In the past, many countries recommended screening annually whereas in […]
Can food supplements help prevent cancer?
When it comes to health, prevention is better than cure. Over the last 50 years the use of statins, B-blockers and aspirin has prevented half […]
Consent in clinical trials
Is it ethical to enrol patients into a clinical trial without first obtaining their consent? Most people’s immediate reaction is “No”. But what should people […]
How much should we be willing to spend to introduce a public health intervention sooner?
Public health interventions tend to be complex and need a lot of planning and preparation before they can be rolled out successfully. But how much […]