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Rotary launches a new partnership with the Institute of
Cancer Research
Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland launches today a
partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research to help raise
awareness of the importance of early detection in the successful treatment
of cancer. This aims to raise public awareness about cancer and its symptoms
and help save lives.
The Institute of Cancer Research, Europe’s leading cancer research centre
and one of the top four in the world, conducts research into every major
type of cancer. It’s the sister organisation to The Royal Marsden NHS
Foundation Trust and has an unrivalled combination of genetics, molecular
biology, radiotherapy techniques and drug development. The Institute
has identified more cancer genes and has taken more cancer drugs into
clinical trials than any other organisation in the world and is playing a
leading international role in reducing mortality for a whole range of
cancers.
Rotary Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland will be provided with a series of
cancer information leaflets for distribution in clubs and communities, on
the following cancer types: breast cancer, cervical cancer, childhood
cancers, colon cancer, head and neck cancer, leukaemia and blood cancers,
lung cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, skin cancer and melanomas, and
testicular cancer.
President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland Peter L Offer
said “I believe that supporting The Institute of Cancer Research is an
opportunity for Rotarians to give service in helping to raise awareness in
their communities on the issues around cancer and the importance of early
detection. ”
Professor Peter Rigby, Chief Executive of The Institute of Cancer Research,
said “We are recognised as world leaders in cancer research but research
alone is not enough. Early detection is the key to more successful
treatment. This requires an awareness of the early signs and symptoms of
cancer among the general public so that patients are able to seek early
diagnosis and treatment. In partnership with The Rotary we are confident
that we will be able to get our messages to a much wider audience.”
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