The way London's cancer patients are treated changed on Thursday in a move the NHS hopes will save up to 1,000 lives a year.
Cancer services in the north and east of the capital have combined to be called London Cancer - responsible for more than three million people.
It has brought together hospital specialists, GPs and scientists.
Patients can now receive specialist care at major cancer centres and then the rest of their care closer to home.
London Cancer's chief medical officer Professor Kathy Pritchard-Jones said: "We've got some of the best scientists and clinicians in the country in our capital city but we need to get them to work together much more effectively for the benefit of patients.
'Compete with the best'"I think this is a real opportunity to do something ground-breaking for our patients.
"We've been given the opportunity to think really big and to plan services for a population of three and a half million people in north and east London, so this means we can now compete with the very best in the world."
About 13,600 people die from cancer in London each year and more than 27,000 are diagnosed with the disease.
One patient is 46-year-old black cab driver Mark Fitzpatrick.
He is one of the first to experience what life will be like for future patients.
In January he was diagnosed with cancer at Barts Hospital. Since then he has been receiving his chemotherapy treatment at Whipps Cross Hospital - 10 minutes from his home - meaning he does not have to travel into town.
He said: "It's not a journey you'd want to do on a regular basis, particularly at the beginning - because if you are particularly ill you don't want to be travelling into central London.
"It's just so handy to go to your local hospital. I mean, I live 10 minutes away, it just makes life so much easier at a time when you don't feel well.
"It's nice to be treated locally as it's a small unit and they treat you particularly well."
At the moment the average survival rates for cancer in London one year after diagnosis are worse (63.8%) than the rest of the country (66.5%).
Satisfaction rates amongst patients are also lower.
It is hoped this new network, and one for south and west London, to be launched later this year, will change that.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Craig Seldin: Choosing the Right Divorce Lawyer is Essential - YAHOO!
Finding an exceptional divorce attorney can be determined by a variety of criteria, as noted by one CNBC report. Craig Seldin, a respected family law and divorce attorney in Texas, believes these factors change from case to case when compared with the needs and personality of the client.
Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 07, 2012
A recent article from CNBC reminds Americans that divorce can be a very costly and very damaging event. While the goal for all couples seeking a divorce should be to resolve the problems with as little conflict as possible, the article claims that much of this is determined by the overall skill of a hired attorney. The writer places an importance on careful selection of representation, as these individuals not only help one get the divorce, but they also determine how complicated their future will be. For Craig Seldin, a divorce attorney serving the Houston area, lawyers that work for one person may not adequately fit the needs of another client and therefore should be judged on a case by case basis.The article cites that for many people, divorce is a very expensive process. Some are fortunate enough to attain an uncontested divorce with a small $500 fee, but for those living in upscale areas such as New York City or Los Angeles, the price of a divorce can exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars. Not only are legal fees expensive during the process, but the outcome of the trial, if needed, may cause long lasting costs well after the divorce.
For the matter of cost, it is important to find a lawyer who can conduct business expeditiously and yet get along with the client’s personality. In matters of divorce it is highly important to find a lawyer with a balanced temperament. In the article, New York attorney, Michael P. Mossberg says, “You are looking for a lawyer who won’t want to fight, because the more you fight, the more it will cost you.” Other tips include finding representation that has a great support staff, does not make outlandish promises and is recommended by friends and family.
While these tips may help one achieve a less damaging divorce, Craig Seldin believes that a client should also keep in mind what they want to get out of the settlement. He states, “The client should determine the attorney’s ability to achieve good results in property division as a separate criterion from results obtained in matters pertaining to the children, such as custody and access.”
In other words, if one wants to keep their house or their children, he or she must find a lawyer that has success in those specific areas.
In every situation, both the attorneys in the article and Craig Seldin believe that less conflict is good. If an attorney has a reputation of heightening conflict, it is suggested to move on to the next candidate. It is most likely that these attorneys will draw out a case into a very costly and exhausting situation.
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London Welsh and Newcastle face anxious wait after RFU set appeal date - Daily Mail
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London Welsh's appeal against a decision barring them promotion to the Aviva Premiership looks set to be heard later this month.
The Exiles won this season's Championship after beating Cornish Pirates in both legs of the final.
Champagne moment: London Welsh clinched the title on Wednesday night
But the Richmond-based club were told just hours before the first leg kicked off in Cornwall they did not meet minimum standards criteria set down by English rugby's Professional Game Board for Premiership entry.
London Welsh played the final's second leg at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, which is thought to be their preferred venue should they gain top-flight status.
As things stand, Newcastle will remain in the Premiership next term despite finishing bottom by a point behind Wasps this season.
But should London Welsh succeed in overturning an original decision that went against them, then they will go up and the Falcons be relegated.
In a statement, the RFU said: 'The Rugby Football Union has today received London Welsh's appeal against the decision that the club failed to meet the minimum standards criteria set out by the Professional Game Board for promotion to the Aviva Premiership.
'It is proposed that the appeal hearing, which will take place before an independent panel, will be held on June 21 at the London Bloomsbury Hotel.
'An expedited timetable has been agreed with London Welsh, with the proposed date of June 21 the earliest possible time to allow for the exchange of cases and evidence.
'During the appeal, no further comment will be made.'
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Divorce bill included in House priority list - Sun Star
Thursday, June 7, 2012
MANILA -- In addition to the freedom of information (FOI) and reproductive health (RH) bills, the House of Representatives will also prioritize the divorce bill when sessions resume on July 23.
"I mentioned the divorce bill because that is a very important social bill at this time but we will give it our best shot," Feliciano Belmonte Jr. told reporters Wednesday night.
"I myself am in favor of it, especially that I'm already widowed. Well, anyway, yes I think we have to put those on the agenda," he added.
In July of 2010, Gabriela party-list Representatives Luzviminda Ilagan and Emmi de Jesus filed a House bill introducing divorce in the Philippines. It is pending in the House committee on revision of laws.
Ilagan said earlier that while the divorce bill may not be acceptable to the Catholic Church, it is a much needed measure for many women as well as men trapped in violent, abusive and irreparable marriages.
At least two House leaders, however, expressed opposition against the divorce bill at this early stage.
Deputy Speaker Jesus Crispin Remulla, for one, said "we should just make annulment easier and less expensive first before divorce is passed."
Cavite Representative Joseph Emilio Abaya, for his part, said that he will not support the measure because of faith and upbringing.
"I'm sure when the Speaker says priority, he most likely means priority in debates not necessary passage," he added.
Meanwhile, Belmonte vowed that both the RH and FOI bills will reach voting for third reading approval in the third regular session.
Earlier, House committee on public information chairman Ben Evardone said that the FOI bill will be in the front burner after the State of the Nation Address of President Benigno Aquino III. (Kathrina Alvarez/Sunnex)
Source: www.sunstar.com.ph
Celebrity Divorce: 9 Celebs Who Divorced Regular People (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post
ANSWER: Sofia Vergara
At 18, "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara <a href="http://www.people.com/people/sofia_vergara/biography/0,,,00.html" target="_hplink">married high school sweetheart José González</a> in Colombia. Two years into their marriage, the couple <a href="http://www.people.com/people/sofia_vergara/biography/0,,,00.html" target="_hplink">welcomed a son, Manolo</a>. Though Vergara and González <a href="http://www.people.com/people/sofia_vergara/biography/0,,,00.html" target="_hplink">split in 1993</a>, the actress told <em>Parade</em> magazine in July 2011 that <a href="http://www.parade.com/celebrity/2011/07/sofia-vergara.html" target="_hplink">they're still close</a>. "When José comes to the United States, he stays with me," she said.
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
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