Scottish Cancer Index

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Every year, about 26,000 Scots are diagnosed with cancer, and this number continues to rise each year. Cancer is now the leading cause of premature death in Scotland [Source: Cancer in Scotland: action for Change, 2001] . This page provides links to cancer related Web sites specific to Scotland, readers may also be interested in the section on UK Cancer Organisations and information on specific cancers in this site. Cancer Resources in Scotland (25 links) ASH - Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) BBC News - Search on "Cancer and Scotland" Cancer in Scotland - Action for Change This site includes reports and information on the work of the Scottish Cancer Group. It has details and updates on the strategy to improve cancer services in Scotland, news, events, meetings, links and other resources. Cancer Research UK - Beatson Laboratories (Glasgow, UK) Cancer Research UK - Research in Scotland CancerPoint - Virtual Cancer Support Centre (Edinburgh UK) based on the collected cancer experiences of Andrea and Max Blinkhorn. Health Education Board of Scotland - Cancer Contains a wealth of information and documents about cancer. Health Education Board of Scotland: Research Centre HebsWeb Cancer Menu (Health Education Board of Scotland) LRF Virus Centre Homepage (Beatson Oncology Centre, Glasgow, UK) Maggies Centre - Edinburgh a drop-in centre for people who have cancer and their relatives, founded by Maggie Jencks following her experience as a cancer patient. MRC Human Genetics Unit (Edinburgh University, UK) Including research into the molecular genetics of colorectal cancer and Wilms' tumour Oral Cancer Prevention and Detection (University of Glasgow Dental Hospital, UK) The Web site has detailed information about oral cancer, causes, prevention, details of examinations, presenting features, and role of the health professional. School for Cancer Studies, University of Glasgow Scottish Association of Prostate Cancer Support Groups (Scotland, UK) the association was founded by prostate cancer patients and their families in April 1999 to a network of regional support groups and raise awareness of prostate cancer. Registered Scottish charity No.029158. Scottish Cancer Registry This is part of the Information and Statistics Division of NHS Scotland, section for Cancer intelligence, record linkage, projects, and professional statistical issues. Scottish Cancer Strategy - The Scottish Executive The report, Cancer in Scotland: Action for change, was published by the Scottish Executive in July 2001. This defines the strategy for developing and improving cancer services in Scotland over the coming years. The report is available in PDF format. Scottish Health on the Web (SHOW) This is a site by the NHS Executive in Scotland, it includes details of health organisations by Health Board area, publications, national initiatives and other resources. Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - Clinical Guidelines (SIGN, UK) The Web site includes guidelines for the management of colorectal, lung, breast and testicular cancer which can be downloaded in PDF format. Scottish Parliament - Cross Party Group on Cancer Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care This is is Scotland's national umbrella organisation and representative body for palliative care. Tak Tent - Cancer Support Scotland The Web site includes details of Tak Tent support groups throughout Scotland, counselling services, and other Tak Tent projects. The Scottish Executive - Government West of Scotland Cancer Awareness Project The aim of the project is to encourage the ‘at risk’ population, living in the West of Scotland to present earlier to the NHS if they have signs and symptoms of mouth or bowel cancer. West of Scotland Cancer Genetics Service Glasgow University / Yorkhill NHS Trust Medline Search: cancer AND (Scotland[ti] OR Scottish[TI]) (PubMed)   Limit search to: [Last Year]  Limit search to: [Last 2 Years]   Limit search to: [Reviews] Medline Search: cancer AND Scotland (PubMed)   Limit search to: [Last Year]  Limit search to: [Last 2 Years]   Limit search to: [Reviews] See also UK Cancer Index See also UK Cancer Organisations See also Resources by Disease Type