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		<title>Cancer Choices Chairperson Wins Prestigious Award</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer Choices, had every reason to be delighted this week with the announcement of a prestigious new award through Macmillan Cancer Support. One of our groups founding members and the current Chairperson, Madeleine Mulgrew, has become the first recipient of the Vicky Clement Jones Award.
The new award was created following the merger of Macmillan Cancer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=234</link>
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		<title>The genetic risks of cancer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes people think they have a higher risk of developing cancer because there has been cancer in their family. But only a small number of cancers (between 5 and 10% or less than 1 in 10 cases) seem to be caused by a gene that is inherited from either parent. If you have one or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=229</link>
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		<title>Worries and concerns</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Waiting for test results and for any treatment to begin can be a particularly worrying time. But it is important that all the relevant tests have been completed before treatment is started, as this will affect the doctors’ recommendations on the best option for treating your cancer.
Ask the hospital staff how long you may be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=227</link>
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		<title>Tests and screening</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are worried about symptoms that you may think suggest cancer, then you should visit your GP. If your GP thinks there is any possibility that you may have cancer, they will refer you to a hospital outpatient department for further examinations and tests.
It can take courage to go to your GP to have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=225</link>
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		<title>Signs and symptoms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being aware of your own body and your general health will help you to notice any changes that might be early symptoms of cancer. Many cancers can be treated and cured; the earlier the better.
There is no clear-cut list of symptoms, as the symptoms vary for different kinds of cancer. You can read about the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=223</link>
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		<title>What is cancer?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The organs and tissues of the body are made up of cells. As cells age, there is a constant process of cells dying and being replaced by new cells. This is usually an orderly process, but if too many new cells are created they form a tumour. Some tumours are not cancerous (benign) and may [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=221</link>
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		<title>Cancer Information</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The following information has been provided from the Cancer Backup website. For updated information please see the link for Cancerbackup or Macmillan cancer Support.
Cancer is not a single disease with a single cause or type of treatment. All cancers involve abnormal growth of cells, and this section will help explain what happens before a cancer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=217</link>
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		<title>Information on family support will be added shortly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Information on family support will be added shortly
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		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=214</link>
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		<title>Living with cancer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer can have a huge impact on your life, both practically and emotionally. It’s important to remember that there isn’t a right or wrong way to cope with the emotions a diagnosis can cause. Finding what will help you is what’s important.
Coping with cancer
Most people feel overwhelmed when they are told that they have cancer. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=211</link>
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		<title>Complementary Therapies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer Choices are able to offer a number fo complementary therapies to people affected by cancer.
Each therapy is provided by a fully qualified therapist who has undergone additional training in order to work with cancer patients. Cancer Choices currently offer four free sessions of complementary therapy to each client, covering reflexology, aromatherapy and massage.
An appointment [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cancerchoices.org.uk/?p=208</link>
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