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Cancer surgeons are facing 'an impossibly difficult question' of whether to operate or not during the coronavirus outbreak.
The head of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is calling for 'Covid-free hubs' to ensure life-saving procedures continue to go ahead.
It comes a a leading charity warns cancer must not become 'the forgotten 'C' during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The RCSEd - which represents 15,000 members across the UK - found a third of its members who carry out cancer operations have stopped surgeries during the crisis.
The group found 87 per cent of cancer surgeons had reduced the number of procedures taking place despite Public Health England (PHE) guidance to introduce Covid-free hubs so such operations could continue.
RCSEd president Professor Michael Griffin said: 'Major surgeries on certain cancer types have very significant risks attached to them and performing them in an environment where coronavirus is present could potentially outweigh the risk of delaying surgery.'
He added the main issue is having 'no uniform approach' across the UK on deciding whether to operate or not'.
The Government has repeatedly urged the public to continue to use the NHS if they need to seek medical assistance whether it's related to coronavirus or not.
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The RCSEd findings come as cancer charity Macmillan launched an emergency appeal to support cancer nurses called to the coronavirus frontline.
Macmillan says 'hundreds' of cancer nurses and healthcare professionals are working against the Covid-19 outbreak.
The charity has pledged a £5 million 'coronavirus response fund' to help meet emerging needs and fund other initiatives. It is also launching 'virtual services' to support the 3 million people living with cancer in the UK.
Lynda Thomas, CEO at Macmillan Cancer Support said 'it is critical' cancer patients are not forgotten.
'For people with cancer right now, these can be terrifying times; isolating at home, separated from loved ones and suddenly being told the treatment and surgery that had felt like their lifeline could be changed or postponed.'
A video appeal has been released by the charity to help raise funds during the outbreak.
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Johnny Vegas, who features in the appeal film, said: 'My family and I have seen first-hand how Macmillan Cancer Support makes a world of difference to people in their darkest hours.
'Right now, Macmillan needs all the help it can get to continue to be there for everyone who needs them and support our beloved NHS at this critical time.'
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YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!Since being founded in 2000, Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue has come to the aid of more than 2700 cats and kittens—and it has been possible thanks to donations from people who care about helping homeless animals. Our organization is 100-percent volunteer-based and every dollar that you donate goes directly to help pay for the needs of the cats and kittens in our care. Our team of volunteers is very hardworking, compassionate and effective; we continue to make a positive difference in our community.In addition to preventing the suffering of animals, our organization provides a great service by reducing feline overpopulation. Forgotten Ones has neutered thousands of homeless cats, which has prevented millions of unwanted kittens being born to a life of suffering.Finding permanent homes for rescued cats is achieved through our robust adoption program. Every year, volunteers spend thousands of hours corresponding and meeting with potential adopters to determine which cat would be best suited for their family. Our philosophy is that it is important that the cat and the family are the right fit, as it will result in a loving, happy relationship for both.Money received helps fund the cost of food, litter, and veterinary fees, which is our largest expense.
Essential veterinary procedures include: spay/neuter surgery, dental surgery, emergency surgery, examinations, vaccinations, testing for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and flea and ear mite treatments.Please support our efforts of saving cats and kittens from abandonment, abuse, and shelter euthanasia by making a donation to Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue. We are a registered charity and tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20.00. What People Are Saying'A stray cat left five kittens on our porch one night when it was freezing out. We warmed, fed them and loved them for a week but we could not keep them. A neighbour told us about FOCR, we called Sharon and she was extremely helpful, took the kitties and reassured us they would have good homes.'
— Josie Bencic'I was fostering a friend's cats due to a severe allergy, and Forgotten Ones found them a WONDERFUL home. I couldn't be happier, and I know they are very well loved.
Excellent work, they really make an effort to make sure the cats are well suited to their adoption. Couldn't be happier!' — Tracy Zevenhoven'Amazing rescue organization! We adopted two kittens three years ago, and still have contact with them. Incredible caring and compassionate people.'
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