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Wessex Cancer Alliance

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Wessex Cancer Alliance covers Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset. We bring together a wide range of professionals to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients.

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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Read our latest report: Prevention and Early Diagnosis Local Improvement Scheme. Read the report here: wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/early-diagno... #earlydiagnosis #cancer #primarycare #prevention
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
✴️ New publication from Wessex Cancer Alliance ✴️ Cervical Screening Video Texting Pilot - Evaluation Report Read the full evaluation report here: lnkd.in/ec9S7qbu #screeningsaveslives #prevention #cancer #cervicalscreening #alwaysimproving #evaluation
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
We had the pleasure of visiting Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust this week to engage with the Lead Cancer Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Research Nurses, & Physiotherapists on the ACCEND programme. wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/acce... #ACCEND #CareerDevelopment
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
🎉 Know the Signs campaign is LIVE 🎉 Please help by sharing our campaign messages and webpage with your patients, friends, colleagues and family: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig... Thank you for your support 👍 #cancer #knowthesigns #earlydiagnosis #campaign
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NHS Creative @nhscreative.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
We are pleased to be supporting @nhs-wca.bsky.social with their 'Know the Signs' campaign 🫶🏼 After the success of the 'Know the Signs' cancer awareness campaign last Autumn, they are launching it for 2025, on Monday 1st September. cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig... #KnowtheSigns #Cancer
An illustration emphasising that early cancer detection significantly increases survival rates for patients.
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Teresa Corbett @teresacorbett.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
@nhs-wca.bsky.social Cancer Care for Everyone: Reducing Inequity Through Personalised Care ❓ An event to explore how we can make sure that everyone gets the help they need, especially people who find it difficult to access healthcare. 📅 October 9th 🔗Register: lnkd.in/ebXxw-88
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NHS Creative @nhscreative.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
We are delighted to have supported @nhs-wca.bsky.social with their new education and training academy platform: Wessex Cancer Academy! 🤩 🎉🔆 Visit the Wessex Cancer Academy today: wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/ #WessexCancerAcademy #CancerAlliance #education #training #Cancer
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Teresa Corbett @teresacorbett.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
@nhs-wca.bsky.social Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in Cancer Conference will be held on 3rd July 2025 in Southampton. Focus on the upcoming Macmillan/NIHR Prehabilitation in Cancer Guidance and examples of prehab/rehab from National and regional leaders. To register, visit: lnkd.in/e7c8SK98
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
👁️‍🗨️ A spotlight on Bowel Cancer As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Emily Bowman our Quality Improvement Support Manager for Prevention and Earlier Diagnosis, took part in a Q&A with the Health Research team at Southampton. You can read the full article here: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/powerin...
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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Grab a brew and read our new Cancer Key ☕ We break down rising rates of bowel cancer in patients under 50, genetic risk factors, and practical advice for primary care on taking a family history, safety netting and utilising FIT. link.gatewayc.org.uk/tooyoungbowel #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
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Too young for bowel cancer?
1 in 20 cases of bowel cancer in the UK occur in those aged under 50, and rates in this age group continue to rise.
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Do you work in Primary Care in Wessex? Our Primary Care toolkit is full of useful resources, training, videos, and campaign assets to help you in all aspects of cancer care and guidance. Check it out today: wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/primarycaret...
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Today, we have published the Wessex Cancer Strategy. We extend our thanks to everyone who has been involved in the development of this five year strategy. The document sets out the ambition for the future of cancer services over the next five years. wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/wessex-cance...
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NHS Creative @nhscreative.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Regular screening can detect early signs of bowel cancer, even before symptoms appear. Make sure that you return your NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. It’s the most important post you’ll receive ➡️ tinyurl.com/3ena6kyk #SouthWestBowelCancer #cancer #awareness #campaign #passiton
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The next National Primary Care Informal Discussion Group is June 17, 1-2pm. Justine Shenton (Southport Macmillan Centre Manager) will be speaking about Specialist Social Prescribing for Cancer patients. Visit our dedicated webpage for more info: wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/national-pri...
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
👉Health and Wellbeing Day: Boscombe! 🤗 We will be at the Better Boscombe Engagement Hub this Friday 4th April from 11am-1pm, to share cancer information with the public. Please do come and say hi 👋
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged with the group discussions at our Celebrating Personalised Care Conference! Please see an evaluation of the day and a link to our poster gallery: wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
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Celebrating Personalised Care Conference: Evaluation - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
The @britishima.bsky.social have shared these great infographics to help identify the key symptoms of Ovarian Cancer as well as some stats and info. Please consider sharing for #ovariancancerawarenessmonth
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The importance of a Cancer CNS...😊 #NationalCancerCNSDay
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Edit Galambos @galaedit.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
#NationalCancerCNSDay Meet Thina, an exceptional Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her commitment to making every patient feel heard, respected, and empowered is truly inspiring. #PHUCancerServices www.youtube.com/shorts/K45w3...
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A message for CNS Day 2025 from Thina
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Edit Galambos @galaedit.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
#NationalCancerCNSDay Kate is a member of the Lung cancer CNS team and Personalised Care Champion. She empowers patients by providing tailored care that respects their individual needs and preferences. Your passion is truly inspiring 🫶 #PHUCancerServices youtube.com/shorts/zix7K...
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CNS Day - A message from Kate
YouTube video by Wessex Cancer Alliance
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Vicki sends her thanks and well wishes to all her fellow Cancer CNS colleagues on #NationalCancerCNSDay youtube.com/shorts/oSV3e...
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A message for Cancer CNS Day 2025
YouTube video by Wessex Cancer Alliance
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Teresa Corbett @teresacorbett.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Read about our Celebration of personalised care in cancer conference that was held in Wessex last week. It was a great day, and really inspiring to see all the work being done in this area 🥰 #personalisedcare #NationalCancerCNSDay @nhs-wca.bsky.social wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
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Celebrating Personalised Care Conference: Evaluation - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
What is a Cancer CNS? Stephen shares the key role of a CNS... #NationalCancerCNSDay
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A message from our Lead for Nurses and AHPs at Wessex Cancer Alliance, Jane Winter 😊 #NationalCancerCNSDay
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Happy #NationalCancerCNSDay 😊 A huge thank you to this highly valued workforce...today, and everyday!
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
! 🥳 TOMORROW 🥳 ! We will be celebrating National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day 2025 on Friday, 14 March. Follow our channels to see all the content and join us in marking the wonderful Cancer CNS workforce 😍 🤩 #NationalCancerCNSDay #Celebration #Workforce #LinkedIn #Instagram #Bluesky
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Mark Foulkes MBE @mfoulkes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
ACCEND Cancer Workforce Survey. Make sure we capture what you do and where you do it. Only a few days left Survey closes on March 14, 2025 See tinyurl.com/bdv8ew28
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
We are thrilled to have members of the Wessex cancer workforce joining us today for our Celebrating Personalised Care Conference! Thanks to those who submitted projects for our poster presentation - the displays look great! 🙌 😊 #PersonalisedCare #Cancer
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest. So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. tinyurl.com/mr8mksj9
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Great to be with Action Hampshire today: Kicking off the Communities Against Cancer celebration - the showcase of the impact of working with communities to raise awareness of cancer
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University Hospital Southampton @uhsft.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
✨ Our pioneering support for patients with liver disease is in the spotlight. 🎥 The HELIXR programme at UHS is a lifeline for those living with liver cirrhosis. 📺 Tune-in to ITV Meridian and BBC South Today to find out more. Or read more here: 🔗 www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/pr...
Dr Ryan Buchanan, HELIXR lead, talking to ITV Meridian.Patient Deborah (right) with Tanya Walker filming with BBC South Today
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Wessex Cancer Alliance is undertaking a project to personalise the cancer care reviews so that patients get the maximum benefit from them. Read more in the link below: wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/cancer-care-...
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Cancer Care Review Survey for Primary Care Workforce - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance
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Wessex Cancer Alliance @nhs-wca.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Help build a more skilled cancer care workforce in Wessex by filling in the ACCEND Workforce Survey. It will evaluate the ACCEND learning programme, identify education and training needs and shape workforce capability strategy. Survey closes on March 14, 2025 See tinyurl.com/bdv8ew28
Two health professionals are looking at an open, white ring binder folder and smiling.
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