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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 1d

Be quick, this one will sell out fast! Sign up now to your next FREE cancer educational session.

"Introduction to the North East London Cancer Alliance" with Dr Angela Wong

Online
9am to 10am, Wednesday 26 November
Register for free if you work in cancer in north east London: bit.ly/4gSKEcD

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 5d

Catherine Bouvier Ellis, CEO and Co-Founder of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK, local patient Jane Aylott and host Steve Band explore neuroendocrine cancer in this podcast

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 6d

Breaking cancer news!

Steve Bland and Femi Odewale sift through the cancer stories making the news in September 2025. Listen to our podcast now!

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 7d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 31: Uncovering neuroendocrine cancer . Have a listen:

Episode 31: Uncovering neuroendocrine cancer

In this episode host Steve Bland and guests explore a lesser known...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 13d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 30: Breaking Cancer News - September 2025. Have a listen:

Episode 30: Breaking Cancer News - September 2025

In the second of our special episodes looking at how cancer is making...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 17d

Come along to a free men's health event! Drop-in and speak to health experts for free support and advice, along with some mini health checks.

10am to 2pm, Wednesday 24 September
St Hilda's East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, E2 7EY

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 27d

In our latest podcast, host Steve Bland welcomes Dr Amanjit Jhund, CEO of Whipps Cross Hospital, whose remarkable cancer story spans both patient and leadership roles.

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · 28d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 29: Leading from experience - a hospital CEO’s cancer story. Have a listen:

Episode 29: Leading from experience - a hospital CEO’s cancer story

In this episode host Steve Bland headed to Whipps Cross University...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Sep 3

AHPs and professionals delivering psychological therapies in London are invited to submit an abstract (300 words) on quality and service improvement in cancer care or rehabilitation. This is for our FREE conference on 16 Oct.

To submit an abstract: bit.ly/4mItpNp
To register: bit.ly/4mKrYhu

North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Sep 3

All London AHPs and psychologists or psychotherapists working with people living with and beyond cancer are invited to our special FREE conference.
9.30am to 4.30pm, Thur 16 October
Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Book now: bit.ly/4mKrYhu

North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Sep 3

Cancer Care Map provides a comprehensive, free to access, trusted directory of cancer care services in the UK – including all the community and smaller charity-led organisations operating in north east London,

Visit www.cancercaremap.org to find out more.

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Sep 2

Could a breath test detect blood cancer?

Early-stage research led by a team at @NHSBartsHealth found people with blood cancer breathe out different chemicals compared to healthy people.

www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news-from-st...

Could a breath test detect blood cancer? | News from St Bartholomew's-Barts Health NHS Trust

A breath test – like the ones used by police to check for drink-driving – could one day help doctors spot blood cancer more easily.

www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 29

The second part of our special two-part episode on breast screening is now available to download here:

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 28

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 28 (part two): Breast screening. Have a listen:

Episode 28 (part two): Breast screening

In this special two-part episode of Taking Control of Cancer, we’re...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 28

In this special two-part episode of our podcast series Taking Control of Cancer, we’re diving into a topic that could save lives - breast screening. Download part 1 now:

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 28

Free cancer education sessions for healthcare professionals in north east London with an interest in cancer and for nurses and AHPs in cancer. The first session is Leadership in Cancer with Nic Kane, Chief Nursing Officer at @BHRUT_NHS

Book now: bit.ly/3JkI7vf

North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 28

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 28 (part one): Breast screening. Have a listen:

Episode 28 (part one): Breast screening

In this special two-part episode of Taking Control of Cancer, we’re...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 27

Try a new sport or activity for free! Come along to our free Community Games event on 13 September at Barking Sporthouse and Gym. Open to people of all ages and abilities. Book your free place now before they all go! www.trybooking.com/uk/ETJG

North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 15

Lovely to meet local residents in the Play Park at Macon Way, Upminster, to support them with top tips around cancer screening and signs & symptoms. This fun-packed family fun day, organised by Havering Council, had lots of activities for kids as well as important health advice.

North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 14

Episode 26 of our podcast series is a deep dive into this month’s biggest cancer news stories. Femi Odewale and Paul Thomas explain what’s happening nationally and what it means for north east London.

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 14

Steph Davies, founder of Life after Cancer, talks with host Steve Bland about the support available to help patients recover from cancer treatment

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 14

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 27: Improving life after cancer. Have a listen:

Episode 27: Improving life after cancer

For many patients, completing their cancer treatment is only just the...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Aug 12

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Breaking Cancer News – August 2025. Have a listen:

Breaking Cancer News – August 2025

In the first of a new mini-series of monthly episodes looking at cancer...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Jul 24

Check your balls! Did you know that testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in boys and young men, but when found early, it's over 99% curable?

Listen to our latest podcast: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/taking-contr...

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North East London Cancer Alliance @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk · Jul 24

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 25 (part two): Checking your balls. Have a listen:

Episode 25 (part two): Checking your balls

This part two of our episode from Highgate School, which is all about...

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