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capsule sponge for testing for Barrett's Oesophagus. Image shows capsule to be swallowed and how it looks once expanded within the stomach

‘Sponge-on-a-string’ cancer test coming to North London high streets

A new ‘sponge-on-a-string’ test will be tried out in the North Central London area to help prevent oesophageal cancer. North Central London Cancer Alliance is working with Cyted Health, community pharmacies, community diagnostic centres, and health innovation specialists, UCLPartners, to pilot the test for people with persistent heartburn or acid reflux. NHS England has announced […]

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Self sampling swab and container for DIY HPV testing

Statement on the introduction of HPV self-sampling

NCL News / Catherine Nestor

Today the Department of Health and Social Care has announced that, as part of the 10 Year Health Plan, HPV self-sampling kits will be offered to women and people with a cervix who have missed their cervical screening. The main trial for HPV self-sampling, YouScreen, was conducted in north and east London in 2021, after

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North Central London’s campaign to protect young people from HPV

NCL News / Catherine Nestor

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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North Central London celebrates cancer nursing on National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day

NCL News / Catherine Nestor

“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

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NHS launches first-ever breast screening campaign to help detect thousands of cancers earlier

NCL News / Catherine Nestor

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

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‘Sponge-on-a-string’ cancer test coming to North London high streets

Statement on the introduction of HPV self-sampling

North Central London’s campaign to protect young people from HPV

North Central London celebrates cancer nursing on National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day

NHS launches first-ever breast screening campaign to help detect thousands of cancers earlier

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