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Making the law work better for people affected by cancer: a McCabe Centre issues paper

Tuesday 2 April 2013
by Sondra Davoren and Deborah Lawson
Whether we're consciously aware of it or not, the law influences how people make decisions about health care, treatment and support. This is no different for people affected by cancer. Read more >: Making the law work better for people affected by cancer: a McCabe Centre issues paper

McCabe Centre: one year on

Monday 4 February 2013
by Jonathan Liberman
Today, World Cancer Day, marks a year since the McCabe Centre commenced operation - as good a time as any for us to enter the blogosphere. We'll be blogging on a wide range of law-and-cancer issues over the months and years ahead, and running contributions from guest bloggers. So, please keep an eye on this page, and feel free to send us suggestions. Read more >: McCabe Centre: one year on
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