Big breakthrough's in cancer diagnosis and treatment!

Hello everyone

What great news we have heard this week for both the most common men's and women's cancers!

Lets start with the fantastic news about the most common cancer for men - Prostate cancer. A pioneering treatment for prostate cancer rids 9 out of 10 sufferers of the disease without the debilitating side effects - This was announced this week by researchers at the University College London after doing an intensive study.

They have found a "perfect"outcome for most prostrate cancer sufferers by using an intensive ultrasound. The treatment can be completed in one hospital visit and patients can walk out of the hospital a few hours later. The ultrasound's ability to destroy the tumour while avoiding the side effects is said to be twice as effective as conventional methods.

The treatment is to go forward for approval as safe and effective next week by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. They will want more trials done, before it is approved for use by the NHS, but it is thought it will be routinely used within five years. Fantastic news and a major breakthrough in the treatment of Prostrate cancer.

Today it has been announced that researchers have made a discovery which could change the way breast cancer is diagnosed and treated, breast cancer can be classified into at least 10 subgroups by identifying new genes.

These finding could dramatically change the way treatments are currently tailored for each woman, and in the future could help the doctors determine which treatments will be the most effective for that individual.

Dr Julia Wilson, Head of Research at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, says: "This incredibly exciting research which has the potential to change the face of breast cancer, from how we diagnose and treat it, from how we diagnose and treat it, to how we follow it up afterwards. In essence the entire patient journey could change".

This research is unlikely to benefit women currently suffering with breast cancer, but does give a really positive outlook for the future. The potential for this research is a springboard for scientists to explore new avenues in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer for future generations.

So all in all, great news on both fronts. This is why fundraising and cancer awareness are so very important. Without the many who donate, sponsor, organise and participate, a lot of this research wouldn't be taking place. We all know government funding isn't enough and sadly we the masses have to take over the role as the main provider.

I want to know that I have personally done everything I could towards raising funds to help with not only research to eradicate cancer for future generations, but to raise funds to help those sufferers while having their treatments and for after the invasive treatments are completed....for the up in the air..." 0-5 years all clear". To raise awareness, help break down the taboo of cancer and help fellow sufferers and their loved ones come to terms with the disease, and where possible show with positivity and great humour, you can carry on and lead a full and active life.

These announcements today show that everyone who's ever been involved in any sponsored or charity work have been rewarded - the step to cancer's eradication moved a little bit closer.

For everyone who has supported myself and my War on Cancer, I thank you...your support of my cause and dreams means the world to me....it's your support that drives me to carry on pushing myself to my utmost limits in the name of cancer awareness.

Until next time

Tracy