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Welsh cancer survival rates ‘stuck in the 1990s’
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT has released analysis today that show cancer survival rates in Wales (and the United Kingdom) are at or behind a level that many other European countries had already achieved by the late 1990s.
The CONCORD-2 global study compared the five-year cancer survival rates for a range of common cancers and revealed that survival rates in Wales for lung, breast, colon and stomach cancer are currently trailing 10 years behind other European countries.
The charity is concerned that the most recent figures show that cancer survival rates are lagging so far behind much of the rest of Europe they are currently ‘stuck in the 1990’s.’
For lung cancer in particular there is not only the disparity with European survival rates but also the experience of patients in Wales is poor.
In the Wales Cancer Patient Experience Survey published in January 2014 patients diagnosed with lung cancer were much less positive about their treatment than patients from other countries.
Macmillan Cancer Support General Manager for Wales Susan Morris said: “Our neighbours in Europe are achieving better survival rates than Wales.
“The Welsh Government’s Cancer Delivery Plan for Wales aspires to close the disparity between Wales and the most successful European countries but our report shows that the gap is still too wide.
“Macmillan is encouraged that the Welsh Government has specifically identified that more needs to be done for people diagnosed with lung cancer, and Macmillan is taking part in that task force.
“Macmillan is also already working on what we think a new Cancer Delivery Plan for Wales should include and will be setting this out in advance of the 2016 Assembly Elections.”
A mother has admitted to the manslaughter of her seven-year-old son at their home in Haverfordwest, citing diminished responsibility.
Papaipit Linse, 43, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (Nov 22), where she denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of her son, Louis Linse. Prosecutor Caroline Rees KC confirmed the manslaughter plea would be accepted, stating it “did not come as a surprise” to the prosecution.
The incident occurred on 10 January when police were called to a property on Upper Market Street. Louis was rushed to Withybush General Hospital but tragically died shortly afterwards.
During the hearing, Linse, who spoke only to confirm her name and enter her pleas, was informed that she would be sentenced on 13 December. Judge Paul Thomas KC described the case as “clearly a very sensitive as well as a very tragic case.”
The court was told that Linse is currently receiving treatment at the Caswell Clinic, a mental health facility in Bridgend. Psychiatric evidence is expected to be presented during the sentencing hearing to provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the case.
ROAD users in Pembrokeshire are being urged to exercise caution tonight as temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing.
Pembrokeshire County Council has announced that road surface temperatures could reach as low as -2°C, with the possibility of sleet or snow on higher ground. In response, precautionary salting of the county’s primary routes will be carried out this evening and overnight.
A spokesperson for the council said: “Road users are advised to take care if travelling on untreated roads.”
Motorists are reminded to plan ahead and drive carefully, particularly in areas that may not have been treated.
Stay tuned to The Herald for updates on road conditions and weather warnings.
MILFORD HAVEN BUSINESS CIRCLE is calling for stallholders to join the town’s festive Christmas Market, set to bring holiday cheer on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024.
The market will take place at the Lower Charles Street Car Park, promising a vibrant mix of stalls and attractions. Organizers are seeking a variety of vendors, including those offering gifts, children’s toys and games, food, cakes, flowers, and more.
There’s also an open invitation for someone with small children’s rides to add to the festive fun. A highlight of the event will be the Grinch’s Grotto, offering an entertaining twist to this year’s celebrations.
If you’re interested in having a stall, contact the Milford Haven Business Circle via email at [email protected] for more information.
Mark your calendars and join the excitement as Milford Haven celebrates the season in style!
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Tomos
March 24, 2015 at 2:24 pm
the UK IS falling behind europe, what’s worse for us is that wales is falling behind england – how many stories do we have to have of patients either being advised to move to england if they don’t want to wait 9 months for an operation or have the benefit of a life saving cancer drug deemed too expensive by welsh “nice”.
loads of ppl don’t seem to realise how bad things are in wales, they’ll mention free parking or free prescriptions for all, sorry what’s the point of those 2 benbefits if you’re in pain or dead.