Michelle Mitchell
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 52 |
| Date of birth | March 13,1972 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Books | Empowering the English Regions |
| Employers | Age UK |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain | |
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| ID | 1633953 |
Michelle Mitchell Life story
Michelle Elizabeth Mitchell OBE is the Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK. She has worked extensively in the charity sector, having led Age UK, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain and the Fawcett Society. She is a non-executive director of NHS England.
At least 20,000 annual UK cancer deaths avoidable, says charity
... " Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, said: " Cancer is the defining health issue of our time...
Rishi Sunak defends plan to ban smoking for younger generation
... But Cancer Research UK s Michelle Mitchell said the announcement on the smoking age was a " critical step"...
Sarah Harding: Early breast cancer study in singer's memory begins
... " Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, added: " Even in the darkest days of her cancer journey, Sarah Harding was a fearless advocate for research...
Deborah James: Bowelbabe charity fund raises £11. 3m
... " Chief executive of Cancer Research UK Michelle Mitchell said Dame Deborah was a " force of nature" and said the " overwhelming support the fund" has received was a testament " to how many lives she touched"...
Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules
... Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, stressed that " smoking remains the biggest cause of lung cancer"...
UK skin cancer deaths higher in men than women
... Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research, says the figures " drive home the importance of sun safety"...
Cancer: High Street pharmacists to make referrals
... " Michelle Mitchell, from Cancer Research UK, said: " By changing the way people engage with the health service, we have the potential to help diagnose more cancers at an earlier, more treatable stage...
Are we failing young people with cancer?
... But to meet these waiting time targets, the charity says GPs need good, timely access to tests: " This will support and encourage [GPs] to refer patients at the earliest opportunity, " says chief executive Michelle Mitchell...
Cancer: High Street pharmacists to make referrals
People with a worrying cough, problems swallowing or blood in their urine will soon be able to be referred for scans and checks by a pharmacist, rather than having to wait to see their GP.
The new pilot scheme, in England, aims to diagnose more cancers Early , when there is a better chance of a cure.
High Street pharmacies will be funded to refer customers for The Checks .
The NHS will also send out more " roaming trucks" to perform on-The -spot scans in The community.
Lung-scanner vans driven to locations, including supermarket car parks and football stadiums, have already resulted in more people having checks.
Now, some liver lorries will join them.
About 6,100 people a year are diagnosed with liver Cancer - The Number has doubled over The Past decade and is expected to continue to rise.
About half of all cancers are diagnosed Early - But The NHS wants this to be at least three-quarters.
It also plans to offer Jewish People genetic Screening - as up to one in 40 has Brca mutations, linked to a higher risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancers, compared with one in 400 in The General population.
Nhs England boss Amanda Pritchard Will Tell The NHS ConfedExpo conference, in Liverpool: " We want to make it as easy as possible for those most At Risk to get vital, lifesaving tests.
" These plans have The Power to truly transform The Way we find and treat Cancer - and ultimately spare thousands of patients and their families from avoidable pain and loss. "
'Working tirelessly'Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said: " Ensuring patients can access diagnosis and treatment easily in their communities and on High Streets is a fundamental part of our 10-Year Cancer Plan. "
Dr Anthony Cunliffe, national clinical adviser for Primary Care , at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: " Doctors and nurses are working tirelessly to diagnose and treat The tens of thousands of people entering a very busy Cancer care system.
" This pilot will give people The opportunity to access more trained professionals in their community to get symptoms investigated. "
Michelle Mitchell , from Cancer Research UK, said: " By changing The Way people engage with The health service, we have The potential to help diagnose more cancers at an earlier, more treatable stage.
" We look forward to seeing how these efforts will support The NHS's ambitious Early diagnosis targets. "
Source of news: bbc.com
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