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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 29/09/2026

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, host Steve Bland is joined by Deborah Fox, whose life changed after attending what she thought would be a routine breast screening appointment. Have a listen now: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 26/09/2026

A new film, called Shades of Survival, is helping to raise awareness, share patient experiences, and inspire the conversations and learning needed to close the health inequalities gap in breast cancer. Read more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/shades-...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 23/09/2026

A brilliant event at Newham Hospital with Macmillan Cancer Support, Barts Health NHS Trust and East London NHS Foundation Trust. We were raising awareness of cancer screening programmes and signs and symptoms of cancer, alongside the incredible teams raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 23/09/2026

Are you an experienced and ambitious cancer nurse leader looking to influence cancer services beyond your own organisation? We are seeking an exceptional senior nurse to join the Chief Medical Officer's Office as Lead Cancer Nurse. Find out more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/job-opportun...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 14/09/2026

🚨 North east London faces some of the highest rates of breast cancers and poorer outcomes than other parts of the country. To change this, Barts Charity has launched 'Here for it' - a fundraising campaign for the @NHSBartsHealth Breast Cancer Centre. www.bartscharity.org.uk/here-for-it/

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 14/09/2026

🎥 How do we make cancer care fairer for everyone in north east London? Our new video brings our Health Inequalities Strategy to life, explaining why it matters, what local people told us, and how we’re working to make a difference. ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/pjuLubb35u4

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Reducing health inequalities in cancer care

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 11/09/2026

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, host Steve Bland is joined by Anne Isaksson, a cancer patient whose powerful film, This Is Everything, documents her diagnosis, treatment and recovery at @NHSBartsHealth Have a listen to the episode now: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 10/09/2026

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 66: Making cancer movies - sharing a powerful cancer story through film. Have a listen:

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Episode 66: Making cancer movies - sharing a powerful cancer story through film

What happens when someone living with cancer decides to pick up a camera...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 09/09/2026

📣 Keeping the conversations going about cancer! A great day talking to local residents in London Borough of Havering about cancer screening, signs and symptoms and support for people living with cancer. For more info about the North East London Cancer Alliance visit www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 03/09/2026

🚨 Join our free webinar! 🚨 Understanding Diversity in Cancer Care: Improving Patient Experience Through Adapted Practice Date: Thursday 24 September 2026, 3.00pm - 4.30pm Location: Online (via Teams) Registration: medtribe.com/courses/unde...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 31/08/2026

Cancer patients at Barts Health NHS Trust's St Bartholomew’s Hospital are getting important blood test results in as little as 10 to 15 minutes, thanks to a new machine that allows tests to be carried out on site. www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news-from-st...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 27/08/2026

Want to know how to use the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) Framework in practice? Join Lucy Elkiss, ACCEND Delivery Manager, Macmillan Cancer Support, on our free online webinar to find out! Wed 21 Oct 26, 12.00-1.00pm Register: bit.ly/ACCEND

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 17/08/2026

The robotic surgery programme at Barts Health NHS Trust has gained international attention, with a report on the service appearing in more than 100 media outlets across 37 countries. Read an example of the coverage from France24: www.france24.com/en/science/2...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 10/08/2026

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, host Steve Bland, MOVE against cancer charity, and people at the heart of the inspiring 5k Your Way movement, explore how physical activity can play a powerful role in cancer prevention, treatment, & recovery: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 06/08/2026

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 65: Moving forward together - using exercise to transform life with and beyond cancer. Have a listen:

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Episode 65: Moving forward together - using exercise to transform life with and beyond cancer

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, host Steve Bland is joined...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 29/07/2026

Back in Romford for another fantastic session with Age UK, speaking to local residents in London Borough of Havering about cancer screening programmes, signs and symptoms of cancer and support for people living with cancer. Find out more about what we do: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 23/07/2026

🚨 New research highlights the potential of targeted prostate health checks for men at highest risk 🚨 Read more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/new-res...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 23/07/2026

Amazing turnout at the @RedbridgeLive Disability Festival. Over 100 local residents came to speak to us about cancer! We gave out lots of information and advice about cancer screening, signs and symptoms and support for people living with cancer.

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 17/07/2026

A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but what if there were ways to help you feel stronger & more prepared? In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, Steve Bland explores the growing role of prehabilitation and how it can support cancer patients: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 16/07/2026

Pan-London Cancer Nursing Conference a Resounding Success..... Read the full write up of the event here: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/pan-lon...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 13/07/2026

👉 A fantastic afternoon with @NHSEnglandLDN to recognise the London regional champions in the NHS Excellence Awards! Our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller engagement project was selected as the regional champion in the 'Improving Health Outcomes' category.

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 10/07/2026

🚨 Last chance to book your free place on our How to Publish in Healthcare Webinar! Sign up now to find out how to get your work and ideas published in a leading healthcare journal. Register free: medtribe.com/courses/nel-... Monday 13 July 2026 | 9.00–10.00am | Online via Teams

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 02/07/2026

In June's news episode, Steve Bland & Femi Odewale are joined by Nellie Gbadebo, CEO & Founder of Touchy-Feely, the UK's leading creative and cultural cancer organisation, to talk about the month's cancer news AND a special event on 18 July in Shoreditch! www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 02/07/2026

On World Prostate Cancer Day, Taking Control of Cancer explores one of the most important ways to improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer: understanding your risk and getting checked early. Have a listen now: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 02/07/2026

Early detection saves lives, and your GP is your first line of defence. In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer Steve Bland speaks with Dr Toby Lambeth, who is passionate about improving early cancer diagnosis and tackling health inequalities: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 23/06/2026

A woman from Ilford is recovering after a rare and highly complex double-cancer procedure to treat bowel cancer that had spread through her body, thanks to Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Read more: www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/news/rare-do...

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News - News - Rare double cancer surgery aims to extend woman’s life

Rare double cancer surgery aims to extend woman’s life

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 18/06/2026

Ever wondered how to get your work and ideas published in a leading journal? Join Filipe Carvalho from @NHSHomerton who will equip you with the skills you need to start your publishing journey. 9am to 10am, Mon 13 July Register for free here: medtribe.com/courses/nel-...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 15/06/2026

A new drug that extends survival for women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer is now available on the NHS. The treatment was tested by @NHSBartsHealth at St Bartholomew's Hospital as part of a major global clinical trial in 8 NHS hospitals in England Read more: bit.ly/4xvy4b4

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 12/06/2026

Hundreds of men attended an impressive men's health event on #WorldProstateCancerDay at Goodman’s Fields Health Centre in Tower Hamlets. We were on hand to talk about cancer signs and symptoms and there was a huge demand in finding out more about prostate cancer and PSA tests

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 11/06/2026

Following last year’s episode on protecting your skin and staying safe in the sun, Taking Control of Cancer returns to tackle one of the biggest challenges in skin health: misinformation. Have a listen to find our more about how you can protect your skin: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 05/06/2026

Congrats to Ellen Quinney from NELCA, Ben Lamb from NHS Barts Health, Tayana Soukup from Imperial College London, and Wasim Hamad from Barts Cancer Institute, for their article on MDT streamlining in Frontiers in Health Services Journal: www.frontiersin.org/journals/hea...

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Frontiers | Operationalising MDT streamlining through standards of care: a framework for specification and implementation

Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTMs) are central to cancer treatment planning in the UK, but increasing caseloads, growing clinical complexity, and workfo...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 05/06/2026

Did you miss the brilliant Samantha Strumeier from Barts Health NHS Trust talking about the challenges of career progression? We have good news for you! You can now view the full webinar recording on the North East London Training Hub YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma7X...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 02/06/2026

Talking about all things cancer to shoppers in the Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford. From signs and symptoms and screening programmes, through to support for people living with cancer, North East London Cancer Alliance was on hand to provide more information about local cancer services.

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 29/05/2026

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, host Steve Bland is joined by Femi Odewale, and Nitu Pasricha, Public Health Associate Nutritionist, to explore how healthy eating can help reduce the risk of cancer. Listen now: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis... #HealthyEating #Diet #Nutrition

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 26/05/2026

It's May 2026 and we are back with another news episode where we dissect the ways in which #cancer is making the news. www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 21/05/2026

☀️ Sunshine is on the way for the bank holiday! Enjoy the sun safely & remember to: 🧴 Apply sunscreen and choose at least SPF 30 🕶️ Limit your exposure to direct sunlight especially between 11am and 3pm 👕 Cover up with light clothing, a hat and sunglasses 💧 Stay hydrated

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 21/05/2026

On the 29 April, we brought together over 120 colleagues and partners for an engaging and interactive event to mark the next phase of our work across the system. Read more about the event here and access the latest strategy documents: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/north-e...

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North East London Cancer Alliance launches next phase of strategy delivery

On the 29th April 2026, North East London Cancer Alliance brought together over 120 colleagues and partners for an engaging and interactive event to mark the launch of three new strategies.

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