Cancer waiting times cut by new programme
News Article 21 August 2001
The government has announced the extension of an NHS pilot programme that has drastically cut waiting times for cancer patients.
Older women denied cancer ops
Press Review 10 July 2001
Scottish executive launches new drive to combat cancer
News Article 4 July 2001
A new drive to cut cancer rates in Scotland was announced by the Scottish executive on Tuesday.
MSP calls for lung cancer strategy
News Article 27 June 2001
The SNP's Michael Matheson has told the Scottish parliament of the need for establishing a national respiratory disease strategy.
Genetic screening urged to cut cancer
Press Review 27 June 2001
Doctors fail to communicate
Press Review 26 June 2001
Lung cancer deaths could halve
Press Review 25 June 2001
NHS 'cancer lottery' slammed
Press Review 22 June 2001
National Cancer Bill (Failed bill 2001/02 session)
Legislation 20 June 2001
A bill from Labour MP Dr Ian Gibson, who was a lecturer in biological sciences, and who conducted research into cancer, before his entry to Parliament.
Cancer researchers resign over tobacco cash
Press Review 12 June 2001
Mobile firms patent cancer shields
Press Review 11 June 2001
Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill (failed government bill 2000-2001)
Legislation 10 May 2001
In a bid to cut down on the number of smokers - particularly young smokers - the government wanted to introduce a ban on advertising by tobacco companies.The bill was
Screening fails one in three
Press Review 4 May 2001
Research reinforces screening confidence
Press Review 2 May 2001
Pale is beautiful, says cancer charity
Press Review 25 April 2001
