Michel Coleman, Karol Sikora, Martin McKee, Lynn Faulds Wood and Richard Sullivan
Michel Coleman, Karol Sikora, Martin McKee, Lynn Faulds Wood and Richard Sullivan - 13 Feb 2008 by LSHTM
In this edition of audio news, presented by Derek Thorne:
- Europe's Surge Against Cancer
Michel Coleman (LSHTM) explains how cancer will become a new priority in the EU. - Oncologist Karol Sikora (Hammersmith Hospital, London) told the meeting at London's Royal Institution that Europe is a natural laboratory for investigating cancer with different populations and varying healthcare systems.
- Martin McKee (LSHTM) discussed the role of the "European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies" in fulfilling the new aims.
- Lynn Faulds Wood (European Cancer Patient Coalition) talked about her experience of having cancer discusses the priorities for patients.
- Richard Sullivan (London School of Economics) described areas of biggest need, including neglected "orphan" areas of research.
