GP practices in North Central London are taking part in an England-wide pilot to find patients who may be at higher risk of pancreatic cancer. The study aims to diagnose more cancers at an early and treatable stage. Figures suggest that around half of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have been diagnosed with type 1 […]
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Five north London borough councils, led by Haringey and Barnet and funded by the North Central London (NCL) Cancer Alliance, have developed a vaccination campaign encouraging Year 8 students to protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus). Health staff, young people and educators all worked together to create the materials, to raise awareness of the effectiveness
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“Every challenge, every patient interaction, and every lesson deepened my commitment to this field.” 14 March 2025 marks the fourth annual National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Day, where we highlight and celebrate the hugely important role the CNS plays in supporting cancer patients. Cancer CNSs are highly skilled registered nurses who have undergone specialised
The NHS in England has today launched its first-ever awareness campaign to highlight the benefits of screening and encourage more women to make the most of regular mammograms, as figures show more than four in ten (46.3%) invited for the first time don’t act on their invitation. The campaign – supported by leading charity Breast
Three awards have been granted to local primary and secondary care organisations for projects to improve patient experience in cancer care. The awards have been made from the 2024/25 Innovation Fund: Improving Patient Experience, delivered by the North Central London Cancer Alliance, in partnership with UCLPartners. The first grant will allow virtual reality technology to
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