Professor Fallowfield Interviewed for ITV News
Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield was recently interviewed by ITV for a news item about the Infected Blood Inquiry. Professor Fallowfield is involved in the inquiry as an expert witness and contributed to the report which explored the communication and psychosocial implications for those affected. The segment is entitled We were cheaper than chimps Infected blood victim calls for justice over childhood testing and can be viewed here
News item posted 24/04/2024
Changes intervention filming
Dr Sally Wheelwright had a busy weekend on set as filming for the Changes intervention got under way. The amazing cast and crew did a fantastic job and we can't wait to see the short film they produce. The film will be included alongside an explainer animation, interactive elements, tips and information on a website to support cancer patients with unintentional weight loss and those who support them at home. Visit the Changes project page here for more information.
News item posted 22/04/2024
New Staff at SHORE-C
SHORE-C is delighted to welcome a new member of staff to the team. Rachel is starting with us today as Research Assistant to support our ongoing projects.
News item posted 22/04/2024
Professor Fallowfield presents in Cologne
Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield is travelling to Cologne, Germany this week to participate in a Beigene Satellite Symposium at the International Workshop of the GCLLSG. Professor Fallowfield will be part of a fireside chat alongside Professor Clemens Wendtner entitled Mental Health in CLL. The discuss will focus on patient versus physician perceptions in the areas of feeling isolated, treatment efficacy and watch and wait or watch and worry.
News item posted 16/04/2024
Filming at SHORE-C
Filming is underway at SHORE-C for our new Breast Cancer Research Foundation funded Health Care Professionals film. 6 actors give voice to direct quotes made by patients with MBC in the LIMBER survey as to the things HCPs said that either helped or hindered their understanding of important issues. The film will be featured at the next UK Oncology Forum (2024) as part of an interactive session. Register here!
News item posted 01/04/2024
Professor Fallowfield Keynote at Cambridge
Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield recently travelled to Cambridge to deliver the keynote presentation at the Cambridge Precision Breast Cancer Symposium 2024 (CPBCS24) - the presentation was titled Talking with patients about risk and uncertainty in genomic and genetic testing.
News item posted 21/03/2024
Professor Fallowfield at Ewopharma Romania
Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield has recently travelled to Bucharest, Romania to present at the Ewopharma Oncology Forum. Professor Fallowfield's talk was entitled Cancer and Quality of Life.
News item posted 17/02/2024
Professor Fallowfield at Beigeneius Lisbon
The director of SHORE-C, Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield is presenting at the BeiGenius Hematology Summit in Lisbon, Portugal this week. Professor Fallowfield's talk is entitled Improving communication between hematologists and patients: Talking about risk, uncertainty, and clinical trials.
News item posted 06/02/2024
We're hiring!
We are looking for a new Research Assistant to join the team here at SHORE-C. To find out more about the role and how to apply follow the link below.
Find out more about applying here
News item posted 26/01/2024
Dame Lesley presents at the UK Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Symposium
Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield presenting SHORE-C research on health care professionals' communication with patients about genomic and genetic testing. Treatment of breast cancer has for many years been dependent on the interaction of professionals from many disciplines. The UKIBCS gives all those with an active interest in breast cancer research and treatment an opportunity to consider and discuss how the latest advances may impact upon their and others areas of expertise.
News item posted 24/01/2024
Dr Harder presents at Belgium Society Conference
Dr Helena Harder, one of our Senior Research Fellows attended and presented at the Belgium Society of Senology Conference: Breast Cancer Survivorship on the 13th January. The conference invited a range of professionals internationally to discuss survivorship following local and systemic treatment of breast cancer. Dr Harder gave a talk entitled Supportive interventions to manage side-effects and improve survivorship.
News item posted 23/01/2024
SHORE-C at Bench2Bedisde
The SHORE-C team were at the BSMS Bench to Bedside Cancer Research Conference (19th January 2024) presenting several posters as well as a talk from Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield on "Talking about genetic testing in breast cancer".
News item posted 23/01/2024