February marks Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, with North Central London Cancer Alliance partnering with other London Alliances and Heartburn Cancer UK to launch a major awareness campaign. This February, we’re shining a spotlight on oesophageal cancer, a disease that continues to rise across the UK and is too often diagnosed at a later stage. North […]
Ali Malik, Managing Director, North Central London Cancer Alliance, responds to the publication of the National Cancer Plan We warmly welcome the publication of the National Cancer Plan and the ambition it sets for further improving cancer outcomes and care for all people with cancer. We are excited to respond to the priorities and ambitions in the Plan, building on
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As the year draws to a close, it feels like a natural moment to pause and reflect on what we’ve experienced together across the North Central London Cancer Alliance in 2025. This has been another demanding year for the NHS, marked by change, pressure and uncertainty. In that context, what stands out most to me
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Throughout 2025 acute hospital trusts in North Central London have made significant improvements in waiting times for patients receiving news of a cancer diagnosis and starting treatment. According to the latest available data, North Central London’s 62-day standard performance is the highest in England. This national target means that once cancer is suspected and a
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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting a healthcare professional from Barnet who has had great success in improving breast screening uptake in North Central London. As part of North Central London Cancer Alliance’s work to improve breast screening participation, the Did Not Attend (DNA) project was launched, aimed at tackling the reasons why people
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