Local GPs report positive responses to HPV self-sampling kits
Since the YouScreen HPV self-sampling study, led by King’s College London, was launched in February, GP practices in the London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Islington, Newham and Tower Hamlets have reported a very positive response from their patients. Cervical Screening Awareness Week (14-20 June) is an ideal time to remind women and people with a […]
Cancer Survivors Day spotlight
On Cancer Survivors Day (6 June) we spotlight Ann Robinson. Ann works part time in the education sector. In a voluntary capacity she sits on the North Central London Cancer Alliance Board, and is a member of the Patient and Carer Network and the Personalised Cancer Care Delivery Group. At University College London Hospitals NHS […]
Act on the signs of cancer, say local NHS organisations
An NHS campaign launches in five north London boroughs this week to encourage local residents to act on symptoms that may be a sign of cancer. During the covid pandemic fewer people have been going to their GP or hospital leading to an estimated 950 ‘missing’ cancer diagnoses in the area. Led by the North […]
Cancer Alliance director explains impact of COVID-19 at the local JHOSC meeting
Naser Turabi, director of the North Central London Cancer Alliance attended the March meeting of the North Central London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. He explained how cancer screening, diagnosis and surgery is being managed during COVID-19 in North Central London and the impact of the pandemic has made on provision on services. The […]
Thousands of women to benefit from home HPV tests
More than 31,000 women in the London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Islington, Newham and Tower Hamlets will be offered YouScreen kits to carry out HPV tests in the privacy and convenience of their own homes. HPV tests can pick up cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer. YouScreen is a study led by King’s […]