Great news for people with cancer and their families – plans for a new £5m support centre in Liverpool have been agreed. Run by charity Maggie's, the centre is the first development to be approved on former Liverpool Royal site...

People with a learning disability can have a hospital passport, which helps them get the reasonable adjustments they need at appointments and in treatment. In this film, Shaun describes how using a hospital passport helps him get the cancer care he needs. youtu.be/Z84zVYOuC1c

Thyroid cancer is cancer that's found in the thyroid gland in the front, lower part of your neck. Thyroid cancer is quite rare in the UK but women are more likely to get it than men. For more info on it, see: www.nhs.uk/conditions/t... #thyroidcancerawarenessmonth

Liverpool people can share their views about cancer services, treatment, care and support at a roadshow on Monday. The Cancer Alliance will hold a pop-up event asking people about their experiences or if they want to be a patient representative of CMCA. Meet us 9am-5pm at St John’s Shopping Centre!

An initiative in partnership with Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance has been shortlisted for a prestigious health award. The Smoking In Pregnancy project has been shortlisted in the Health Service Journal Patient Safety Awards. Congratulations and good luck to all involved.

Autistic cancer patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to take part in a research study. Researchers want to interview patients, carers and health professionals with the aim of improving autistic adults’ experience of cancer care. See ow.ly/9WJA50WV7pu

Teams from CMCA have been shortlisted for excellence awards by our region’s specialist cancer hospital. Clatterbridge has spotlighted our Health Inequalities and Patient Experience team, our Community Partnerships team and our Urgent Cancer Care team. See cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/cmca-te...

Are you interested in improving uptake of HPV vaccinations across Cheshire and Merseyside? Join us in a face-to-face event in Chester exploring how we can do this, breaking down barriers and building collaboration. To register your interest please email: [email protected]

A new clinic dedicated to investigating breast pain has been praised by a patient who recently used it. The new clinic in Wirral – funded by the Cancer Alliance – is one of a number across Cheshire and Merseyside. See: www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/2542567...

People in Chester can share their views about cancer services, treatment, care and support at a roadshows tomorrow (Wednesday). Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance will meet the public at a pop-up event in the city. Come down and meet us from 9am-1pm at Grosvenor Shopping Centre.

People across Cheshire and Merseyside can share their views about cancer services, treatment, care and support at three roadshows in September. CMCA will meet the public at pop-up events in Runcorn, Liverpool and Chester. For details, see: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/new-cmc...

Thousands more people across England are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks after Cheshire and Merseyside was one of the areas that led the way with them. Read about it here: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/nhs-exp...

Cancer Research UK is hosting a roadshow in Liverpool next Tuesday and Wednesday with all you need to know about cancer. If you have any questions, visit it Church Street from 10am-4pm and chat to a nurse about health changes to cut your risk of cancer and why screening is vital.

Want to have a say on cancer care and services in your area? Do you have experience of cancer as a patient or carer? Get in touch! Put your experience into practice in many ways as a patient or carer representative for us. More information here: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/public-infor...

Everyone eligible aged between 16 years and 25 years are being invited to catch up on their missed HPV vaccine from when they were in school. If you missed it, you can book your appointment with your GP practice to catch up. For more info on HPV and the HPV vaccine see www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...

Do you want to know more about prostate cancer? The infopool, from Prostate Cancer Research, is an interactive website with simple, clinically validated and patient-centred info about testing and diagnosis, treatment options, side effects and clinical trials. Find it here: www.theinfopool.co.uk

We need a Cheshire and Merseyside Community Clinical Lead – Urgent Cancer Care to support the aims and objectives set out in the CMCA Urgent Cancer Care Strategy. For more information and discussion about the 12-month role, please contact [email protected]

Do you want to know more about prostate cancer? The infopool, from Prostate Cancer Research, is an interactive website with simple, clinically validated and patient-centred info on testing, diagnosis, treatment options, side effect and clinical trials. Find it here: www.theinfopool.co.uk

A mobile health service for Cheshire and Merseyside has provided its 1,000th cervical screening – potentially saving many lives. The Living Well Service uses three specially designed buses for drop-in screening and other interventions. Congratulations team! See www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

The HPV vaccine is given to boys to help protect against a range of cancers, including head, neck and mouth cancers. All boys born after 1st September 2009 who missed their vaccination can catch up at their GP practice until their 25th birthday, Find out more www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine

The Biobank is a jewel in the crown of research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - a vital link between patients and researchers. The team preserves bodily fluids and tissues donated by patients, staff, volunteers and others for use in cancer research. Watch its video here: youtu.be/aI2_P6JMUaE

How often you have cervical screening has changed due to new medical evidence and is in line with other countries. Screening is available for those aged 25-64 who will be invited every five years. Those with a recent HPV-positive result or cell changes may be screened more often.

The great weather staying around, so pop into Catalyst science centre in #Widnes to see if you're putting on your sun screen properly. The Cancer Alliance-sponsored UV photo booth shows you where you have applied sun screen – and where you’ve missed! See here: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/sun-saf...

Do you want to have your say on cancer services, treatment and care in your area? Do you have experience of cancer as a patient or carer? We want to hear from you! You can put your experience into practice in many ways for our Cancer Alliance. Find out more at cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/public-infor...

Clatterbridge patient Stuart was interviewed on Channel 5 News about his hopes for an initiative giving more people access to a pioneering cancer vaccine treatment. Stuart had head and neck cancer and speaks about the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad. youtu.be/zPVPwKeMqkY

Take extra care to protect babies and children from the sun. Their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin, and damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight could lead to skin cancer developing in later life. Be #SunSmart and keep them in the shade.

A former cancer patient from Widnes has been interviewed on Channel 5 News about his hopes for an NHS initiative giving more people access to a pioneering cancer vaccine treatment. Stuart, who is in remission for head and neck cancer, spoke about the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad. youtu.be/zPVPwKeMqkY

It looks like another lovely weekend ahead - but please take extra care in the sun if you have freckles or red or fair hair, tend to burn rather than tan or have many moles. Please be sun smart!

A Clatterbridge patient has welcomed an NHS initiative to give more people with head and neck cancer a chance to join a pioneering clinical trial.

Are you a cancer care professional who wants to learn more about holistic needs assessments, personalised care and support planning or end of treatment summaries? The Cancer Academy has launched new resources here tinyurl.com/4veh3e86 and tinyurl.com/yc8cttuc

Living Well Bus dates in August. Vaccinations including the MMR vaccine are available on the Living Well Bus at the following locations, no appointment needed: Info: buff.ly/EQ96fLN

Can you help the NHS look into health inequalities faced by the LGBT+ community? It wants academics, clinicians, public health professionals, local authorities, service providers, and voluntary and healthcare organisations to submit evidence for the review. See: www.england.nhs.uk/about/equali...

The HPV virus can lead to some cancers, including cervical, head and neck. If you missed your vaccination, you can catch up at your GP practice until your 25th birthday. Find out more at www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

Did you know that if you’re between 25 and 64 you are eligible for a cervical screening? It’s a simple test that helps prevent cancer. We talk cervical screening with Will and Ralf from Two Pints sitcom: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QdH... Make time in your life for a chat about cancer screening.

Did you know that our region has the most advanced programme of Lung Cancer Screening in the country? Since 2021, around 180,000 people have been invited for a check with 660 lung cancers found, most at a treatable stage. Read more at www.lhch.nhs.uk/lung-health-... #worldlungcancerday

CMCA was thrilled with the great feedback from NHS England about Creating Careers Live 2025, where we showcased cancer care roles. The Chester Uni event was a huge success with 85% of the 70 Year 10 students indicating they would consider a career in cancer care after the day.

Take a look at this survey from @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social for the campaign poster they are using for their bowel cancer screening awareness campaign. It will only take a short time to complete and your feedback is really helpful. #CancerAlliance #Cheshire #Merseyside #CancerAwareness

CMCA has commissioned social marketing firm Hitch to help create a campaign to raise awareness of our area’s bowel cancer screening services. Please fill in this survey on the campaign poster we’d like to use for it. Take part until August 6 on this link: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NS01P2/

We are delighted CMCA has been shortlisted for four PEN Awards 2025 for our work to improve urgent cancer care and promote patient engagement. Congratulations to our Health Inequalities and Patient Experience team and the Urgent Cancer Care programme. See: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/cancer-...

One year on from the Southport incident, Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance joins you in remembering Alice, Bebe and Elsie. For anyone affected, please visit the Sefton Council website, where you can find lots of local support: www.sefton.gov.uk/southport-to...

A Cheshire sarcoma patient warns people to get checked if they spot something worrying with their body. This #SarcomaAwarenessMonth, Clatterbridge patient Lorna talks about a lump on her thigh that prompted her to contact her GP practice. Here's the story orlo.uk/1AvAP

Come to Liverpool Pride today to talk to us about HPV and how being vaccinated can cut your risk of some cancers. We're at The Living Well Bus at Albert Dock giving vaccines until 4pm for those eligible. You can also get info in the M&S Arena Marketplace from 12.30pm to 5pm

It is World Head and Neck Cancer Day on Sunday – but did you know this disease is becoming more common, especially in Merseyside? Former head and neck cancer patient Adrian Taylor speaks about what to watch for with the disease and how you can cut your risk of developing it. youtu.be/0YpMk6ZJluI

Lung Cancer Screening is returning to Wirral soon - find out more about it in this interview with our Social Action Lead, Mike. ow.ly/z9GE50Wv9IK

The NHS is urging people to have the lifesaving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to get protected from some cancers. See cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/young-p... Watch for the Living Well Bus at Albert Dock at Liverpool Pride from 10am this Saturday, July 26. The team will be offering HPV vaccines.

Our pioneering MSCC service is singled out for praise in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) annual report. MSCC is a medical emergency that can occur when cancer spreads to the spine and puts pressure on the spinal cord.

Do you know when you are eligible for a breast screening – or what to expect? Listen to Two Pints of Lager stars Will Mellor and Ralf Little chat everything breast screening. Follow our Two Minutes of Chat and an Early Screening campaign here: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/two-minutes#...

Check out how @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social supports the NHS in empowering and delivering cancer services and care. The full Annual Report can be found below. #CheshireEast #CMCA #NHS #Merseyside

CMCA collaborates with NHS colleagues across our region to champion and enable new approaches to delivering cancer services and care – and you can find out about them in our new Annual Report. Read it on our website here: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/about/docume...

Do you have an innovative idea for an improvement project that could lead to the earlier diagnosis of cancer? Our CMCA Timely Presentation team wants to support projects which could eventually be shared across the region. For more information see ow.ly/3XGF50WsE2q Applications deadline is 01/08/25.