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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 17h

Want to know more about breast cancer? Cancer Conversations podcasts from CMCA discuss all aspects of breast cancer care and screening. You can find the series on Audioboom here: audioboom.com/channels/517... You can also watch the podcasts as videos on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

HPV isn’t just something women need to think about. Men can get HPV. Men can pass it on. Men can get vaccinated too. Check if you’re eligible at www.cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/men-get-it #MenGetIt #HPV #HPVVaccine #SexualHealth

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Liver cancer symptoms can be vague but if you've any of these symptoms for 3 weeks or more, contact your GP practice to get checked out: Yellow skin/eyes Weight loss Fatigue Tummy pain/swelling Loss of appetite Don't leave it - early diagnosis saves lives!

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Preparing for a career in cancer care? Explore resources and role profile information through the ACCEND Pre-registration Hub. Open the Pre-registration Hub here: learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/AC...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

This Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day, CMCA would like to thank Allied Health Professionals, AHP support workers and AHP students working in cancer care across Cheshire and Merseyside. Your expertise, dedication and compassion make a real difference to people affected by cancer every day! Thanks!

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

CMCA has launched its latest campaign – Men Get It. The message is men can get HPV - and can get vaccinated against it. The campaign aims to increase awareness of HPV vaccination among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Find out more about it at cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/men-get-it

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Today is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Clatterbridge breast cancer expert Prof Carlo Palmieri was guest speaker on one of our Cancer Conversations podcasts – a series of six giving info and advice on breast cancer. See: audioboom.com/channels/517... #MetastaticBreastCancerAwarenessDay

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

In our Cancer Conversations breast cancer podcast series, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon Ms Sonia Bathla shows you how to check your breasts. And Dr Hong Tseung, our GP Clinical Lead in Cancer Education at the Cancer Alliance, explains what a breast lump feels like. See: youtu.be/hdLsZ6HFW14

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How to check your breasts – and what a suspicious lump can feel like

YouTube video by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This #AcuteOncologyWeek, we’re thanking Acute Oncology colleagues for supporting patients and families in our region through some of the most challenging moments of cancer care with expertise, reassurance and compassion. Watch the video to learn about AO: www.youtube.com/shorts/8ycY8...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A new podcast series from CMCA has been launched in Breast Cancer Awareness Month covering important topics in breast cancer care, bringing together clinical expertise and lived experience. Listen to them here: audioboom.com/channels/517... Watch them here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Cancer Conversations with CMCA

Welcome to Cancer Conversations, a collaborative podcast series bringing together perspectives from Primary and Secondary Care to explore current and topical issues in cancer, focusing on difficult an...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

By combining patient experiences with healthcare data, Prostate Progress is helping researchers and healthcare professionals uncover new insights into diagnosis, treatment and the long-term impact of prostate cancer. For more about Prostate Progress see www.pcr.org.uk/prostate-progress

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Working at a supportive or assistive level in cancer care? Explore role profiles, learning resources and workforce training information through the ACCEND Supportive and Assistive Hub. learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/AC...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You're doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - cutting your chances of developing cancer. But you don't need to do it alone. See how the NHS can help you go smoke-free here: www.nhs.uk/better-healt...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Colleagues from Cheshire and Merseyside met in Liverpool for a Lung Cancer Community of Practice Education Event. The packed programme from CMCA featured patient stories and expert updates on lung cancer immunology, frailty, surgery, oncology, robotic bronchoscopy and screening.

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The NHS's ACCEND Learning Hubs are now available through the NHS Learning Hub, bringing together learning, education and career development resources for the cancer workforce. Read a blog about them by Khandker Manzoor, ACCEND Project Officer at CMCA here cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/blog/support...

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Supporting career development across the cancer workforce :: Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance

Introducing the ACCEND Learning Hubs across Cheshire and Merseyside

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We have joined forces with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre to support Check Below Decks, a new initiative encouraging military and ex-military personnel to recognise possible signs of prostate and bowel cancer and seek advice early. See: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/new-cam...

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New campaign to support forces community in cancer awareness :: Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance

Cancer Alliance and Clatterbridge join forces to raise profile of diseases

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It’s #AcuteOncologyWeek — celebrating teams across our region who provide specialist support when people affected by cancer become acutely unwell. These teams ensure patients get the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Find out more on our video: www.youtube.com/shorts/8ycY8...

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Acute Oncology Awareness Week 2026

YouTube video by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You can sign up now for the North West Children’s and Teenage and Young Adult (CTYA) Cancer Conference 2027, taking place on Thursday 18 March 2027 at etc.venues Manchester. Sign up here: www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/north-west-c...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

People living with cancer and frailty in Cheshire and Merseyside are set to benefit from a new programme designed to improve support for them. Read a blog about this by Anna Murray, oue Senior Programme Manager, who leads the Frailty in Cancer Programme. cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/blog/cheshir...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do you work in a manual role? We need your help. We are developing a campaign to raise awareness of cancer risks and early symptoms for men in routine and manual jobs. Please help us by completing this five-minute long survey. See: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RQ34MY/ Thanks very much!

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Cancer Academy has launched a module on metastatis, ideal for anyone new to cancer care, working in a non-clinical role or looking to refresh their knowledge. Understanding Cancer: Metastasis, is the second module in its e-learning series. See here: tinyurl.com/4kk8tmat

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our new video celebrates how patient and carer representatives are making a big difference to cancer services across the region. By sharing their knowledge, ideas and lived experience, our reps help shape better, more accessible services. youtu.be/bwfOFZOvgFo

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Get Involved

YouTube video by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Do you want to help with cancer research? A study is looking for people to give their views of x-rays and scans so that services can be improved for future patients. If you can take part, please see the image for further details and how to contact the research team.

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

If you’ve missed your cervical screening, the NHS may invite you to take an HPV self-test instead. If invited, you can order a kit, take your sample at home or somewhere private, and return it free by post. If you’re eligible, the NHS will contact you. See www.nhs.uk/tests-and-tr...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Want to take charge of your health? CMCA and Wirral Change are holding a Mid Autumn Health Day later this month when you can have NHS mini health checks, liver screening and pick up health and cancer advice and information. See the image for full details of the event on September 25th.

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Cervical screening can help prevent cervical cancer, so it’s important to take up your invitation. If you’ve missed yours, the NHS may invite you to take an HPV self-test instead. If self-testing is an option for you, the NHS will contact you. For more information, see www.nhs.uk/tests-and-tr...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It was great to see so many staff and patients chatting to our team at our CMCA roadshow in St Helens Hospital today. Our Summer pop-up events at hospitals across the region have started again during September asking people for their views on cancer services, training and care.

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Health and care colleagues across Cheshire and Merseyside are being invited to attend a series of drop-in sessions on the PRACTICE Dashboard, aimed at helping people make better use of key local cancer intelligence. For dates and information, please email: ccf-tr.cmcaprimarycareengagement@nhs.net

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

GP patients in parts of Liverpool are being invited for Lung Cancer Screening if they are 55-74 and smoke or used to smoke. If you get a text or letter, it’s from the NHS, so please don’t ignore it – it could save your life. Find more information here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Su...

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Introduction to Cheshire and Merseyside Lung Cancer Screening (with subtitles)

YouTube video by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

NHS lung checks have hit a major milestone in Cheshire and Merseyside – finding 1,000 cancers and saving hundreds of lives. Lung Cancer Screening has detected a thousand cancers in the five years it has been rolling out across the region. Read more here: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/life-sa...

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Life-saving lung cancer checks detect 1,000 cancers in Cheshire and Merseyside :: Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance

Milestone hit by Lung Cancer Screening programme

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our Annual Report is out, highlighting a year of progress and partnership to improve cancer services and outcomes in our area. It showcases work in prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, personalised care, patient experience and health inequalities. See here cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/download_fil...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Testicular cancer is the number one cancer in younger men, but it's highly curable when caught early. Learn how to check their testicles and get to know what's normal for you. If you notice something's not right, contact your GP practice. For info, see: uk.movember.com/men-s-health...

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Testicular cancer: From diagnosis to treatment to life afterwards, we've got your back | Movember

Testicular cancer: From diagnosis to treatment to life afterwards, we've got your back

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Help create a health campaign by answering a quick survey! We are developing a campaign to raise awareness of the HPV vaccine. By taking this short survey, you can guide which images it will use: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CMCAHPV/ It should only take around 5 minutes.

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

People living with cancer and frailty in Cheshire and Merseyside are set to benefit from improved support. CMCA has launched its Frailty in Cancer Programme, working with partners to give personalised, joined-up care that reflects individual needs. See: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/new-pro...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A programme to transform suspected skin cancer pathways in the region has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 HSJ Awards. It is led by Cheshire and Merseyside Provider Collaborative’s Dermatology Clinical Alliance with support from CMCA. See cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/cmca-su...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

People in parts of Liverpool will soon be asked to have a lung check if they are eligible. GP practice patients aged 55 to 74 who smoke or used to smoke can have the Lung Cancer Screening test – an NHS MOT for your lungs to rule out cancer. For more information, see: www.lhch.nhs.uk/lung-health-...

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Lung Cancer Screening

Patient information about lung cancer screening services provided by Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

GP patients in Liverpool are being invited for Lung Cancer Screening if they are 55-74 and smoke or used to smoke. If you've had a text or letter or get one in the next couple of month for this lung MOT, it’s from the NHS, so please don’t ignore it. More info here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Su...

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Introduction to Cheshire and Merseyside Lung Cancer Screening (with subtitles)

YouTube video by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Bowel screening is a test you do at home that checks for bowel cancer. It's offered to people aged 50 to 74 and a test kit is sent every two years in the post. Don't forget to do it - most bowel cancers can be treated successful if found early enough. See www.nhs.uk/tests-and-tr...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ahead of Chester Pride on Saturday, we want to promote the HPV vaccine, which helps to protect against 5 cancers: cervical, anal, vaginal and vulval, penile and head and neck. Find out more and where to book your vaccine today www.nhs.uk/vaccinations... #Pride2026 #ChesterPride

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Do you work in cancer services, treatment or care? Have you signed up for this conference yet - to be held in Liverpool in October. All the information is on the flyer...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It will be another hot and sunny week, so please enjoy it but stay safe from that sunshine. Sunburn can add to your risk of developing skin cancer over the long term. Take extra care in the sun if you have freckles or red or fair hair, or have pale skin or moles. Be sun safe!

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

CMCA has published its plans to improve cancer treatment, care and outcomes for the year ahead. Its Transformation Plan 2026-27 sets out how the Alliance will continue working with NHS and other partners across the region on key priorities. Read it here: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/cmca-la...

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CMCA launches Transformation Plan to highlight a year of change :: Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance

Cancer Alliance programmes for the next 12 months published

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The NHS is contactinh half a million men nationally, including eligible men in Cheshire and Merseyside, inviting them to join Prostate Progress — a research programme designed to build one of the world’s largest resources for prostate cancer research. See: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/men-che...

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Men in Cheshire and Merseyside invited to support major prostate cancer research programme :: Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance

Study is aiming to improve services for patients

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

GP patients Liverpool are being invited for Lung Cancer Screening if they are 55-74 and smoke or used to smoke. If you get a text or letter, it’s from the NHS, so please don’t ignore it. It could be for your first time or a second check. More info here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Su...

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Introduction to Cheshire and Merseyside Lung Cancer Screening (with subtitles)

YouTube video by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

If you get a bowel screening test kit through the post, please don't ignore it. It can spot cancer earlier - when it is much easier to treat. Here is what the test is all about...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Ahead of Wirral Pride on Saturday, protect yourself and take Pride in your health Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men are at higher risk of HPV-related cancers Book a HPV vaccination at a sexual health clinic or HIV clinic to be protected www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

PRACTICE Dashboard drop-in sessions to support cancer intelligence across Cheshire and Merseyside. Health and care colleagues are being invited to attend a series of drop-in sessions on the PRACTICE Dashboard - see our Facebook page for details of the sessions.

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Health Innovation North West Coast has published a strategy, Powering the Future of Health and Care Innovation, setting its direction to 2030 to drive the adoption and spread of innovations that deliver improved outcomes and boost economic growth. See www.healthinnovationnwc.nhs.uk/publications...

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Health Innovation North West Coast - Powering the Future of Health and Care Innovation: our strategy 2026-2030

Just been reading about Health Innovation North West Coast - Powering the Future of Health and Care Innovation: our strategy 2026-2030 from the Health Innovation North West Coast at https://www.health...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Looks like being a sunny weekend! Stay safe in the sun - to cut your risk of developing skin cancer. • Use high-factor sunscreen. • Wear suitable clothing and hats. • Spend time in the shade during the hottest parts of the day. • Protect children from sunburn and heat exhaustion.

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