Audrey Tucker Memorial lecture: Screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer: Past, present and future – Professor Sir Mike Richards, Chair, Independent Review of Adult Screening Programmes in England
This talk will ensure participants are aware of:
• The seminal role of Dr Audrey Tucker in establishing breast screening in this country.
• The improvements that have been made in breast screening in England since 1988.
• Broader initiatives to improve early diagnosis of cancer.
Professor Sir Mike Richards was a hospital physician for more than 20 years. After a variety of training posts he was a consultant medical oncologist between 1986 and 1995, and Professor of Palliative Medicine at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals between 1995 and 1999. In 1999 Sir Mike was appointed as the first National Cancer Director at the Department of Health. In 2007, his role was extended to include end of life care. He led the development and implementation of the NHS Cancer Plan in 2000, the Cancer Reform Strategy in 2008 and Improving Outcomes: A strategy for cancer in 2011. In July 2012 he was appointed as Director for Reducing Premature Mortality on the NHS Commissioning Board (now NHS England). In this role he led the development of a cardiovascular outcomes strategy. He became CQC’s first Chief Inspector of Hospitals in July 2013 and led the development and implementation of a new approach to hospital inspection which assessed services on whether they are safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led. Sir Mike will be retiring from this role at the end of July.
Sir Mike was awarded a CBE in 2001 and appointed a Knight Bachelor in 2010
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