Delighted to host NHS London at our Lung Cancer Screening truck at the Asda Isle of Dogs in London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Look out for more information coming soon! In the meantime, visit our webpage to find out more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/lung-cancer-...
If you are unsure about breast screening, please:
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👏 Encourage family and friends to attend their appointment
More women are attending breast screening than last year, according to latest NHS England stats, which show a rise from 70.0% to 70.6%. This means many women are still missing out on life-saving breast screening and so we encourage all women to attend when asked.
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 45: The Colonoscopy - following up on bowel screening . Have a listen:
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Breaking cancer news - February 2026. Have a listen:
Thanks to Maria from Mind in Tower Hamlets for organising an outstanding cancer session. Residents talked with Paul Thomas from the cancer alliance about their concerns and they bust some common cancer myths. This helps improve early diagnosis of cancer and patient outcomes.
👉 Launching a Virtual Hospital Tour.....
Our latest episode of Taking Control of Cancer was recorded at the launch of the Virtual Hospital Tour of St Bartholomew's Hospital. Listen now!
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 43: Launching a virtual hospital tour . Have a listen:
Department of Health and Social Care announce greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients
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On the road again, this time with Age UK in Romford. Over 50 residents spoke to us about cancer screening, signs & symptoms, early diagnosis, cancer treatment, support for people living with cancer, and advice for their family and friends. Find out more about what we do: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk
Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance leader Jon Hayes has welcomed the launch of the National Cancer Plan today, saying: “The plan sets out a bold, long-term approach to improving cancer outcomes, experience and equity over the next decade.”
See www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/
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After years of campaigning, we’re pleased the government has today launched its National Cancer Plan for England.
We need the government to follow through on these promises to make sure that it can meet its ambition to save more lives from cancer.
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Welcome to our very special episode of Taking Control of Cancer on #WorldCancerDay, which also sees the launch of the much-anticipated National Cancer Plan. Host Steve Bland unpicks the plan with Femi Odewale and Jagan John, who provides unique insight from a primary care perspective.
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 42: Celebrating World Cancer Day. Have a listen:
The new National Cancer Plan will:
- diagnose cancer earlier
- provide better treatments
- help people to live well
- focus on prevention
It will make England a world leader in cancer survival.
ℹ️ www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/
Launched today on #WorldCancerDay, The National Cancer Plan will make England a world leader in cancer survival, bringing the latest treatments and technology to NHS cancer care.
ℹ️ www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/
Watch out for a special podcast episode of Taking Control of Cancer later today!
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer across the UK, surpassing breast cancer, according to leading charity, Prostate Cancer UK (www.theguardian.com/society/2026...)
Want to find out more about your risk of prostate cancer and how you can get tested? Our Prostate Cancer Van is touring north east London to provide useful information and advice.
Check out the dates, times and locations of the van and pop along! www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/its-not-a-game
Over the last 12 months, Barts Health NHS Trust has increased the proportion of cancer patients starting treatment within two months of referral by 14%, the best improvement rate bar one other in the NHS.
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📣 New treatment helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery 👀
Barts Health NHS Trust has become the first NHS trust in London to offer a treatment for early rectal cancer that could help patients avoid major surgery and a permanent stoma.
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What an episode! Caroline and Leena talk brilliantly about bowel screening. They share everything - and we mean everything - including loads of useful advice.
Want to know the best technique for taking a sample of your poo? Keen to understand more why this test is to important? Listen now!
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 41: Understanding bowel screening. Have a listen:
A very productive session at the Barking & Dagenham health pop-up event. We spoke to a large number of local residents about cancer signs & symptoms and cancer screening programmes. At least three people said they were going to go ahead and book their screening appointment today!
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 40: Breaking cancer news - January 2026. Have a listen:
Excited to be at the launch of an innovative virtual wayfinding tool that will help revolutionise the cancer patient experience, helping oncology patients find their way around the hospital with confidence before they arrive. Take a look here 👇
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Look out for the episode in the coming weeks, as well as the launch of the strategy. In the meantime, you can catch up on all our episodes here: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/taking-contr...
Taking the podcast on the road again to record an episode for Taking Control of Cancer. Today, we were at the Idea Store in Whitechapel.
This episode is all about health inequalities and gives a unique insight into all the hard work with local communities to develop a cancer inequalities strategy.
