🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 55: Launching our Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Have a listen:

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 54: Launching our Workforce Strategy. Have a listen:

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 56: Launching our Health Inequalities Strategy. Have a listen:

At Rainham Parish Church today in Havering with Age UK to talk about cancer screening, signs & symptoms and support for people living with cancer. Thanks to everyone for organising! These events help us reach our local communities and build relationships with local organisations

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 53: Breaking cancer news - April 2026. Have a listen:

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, Steve Bland is joined by Mark Guymer, CEO of Cancer Support UK, and Sarita Yaganti, to explore what going back to work really looks like after a cancer diagnosis, and how both employees and employers can make the process healthier, kinder and successful.

👉 Our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller engagement project has been selected as a regional champion in the 'Improving Health Outcomes' category for this year's #NHSExcellenceAwards 👏 There were over 2,500 entries for the awards this year, so this is an excellent achievement.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 52: Returning to work after cancer. Have a listen:

🚨 Urgent - register for your free place - don't miss out! 👉 Join this free NHS cancer educational session to explore Challenges of Career Progression 👀 bit.ly/4mfVaNO These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals with an interest in cancer, or those working as nurses and AHPs in cancer.

A patient at Barts Health NHS Trust is the first in the NHS to have lung cancer surgery using the newest robotic surgical technology. Read more: www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news/nhs-fir...

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, find out what happens if you need any further tests following your bowel screening results. Clare McGeady from the bowel screening service provides comforting advice about what a colonoscopy is, what it is looking for and why you might need one

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 51: Developing a world-class workforce strategy. Have a listen:

April is bowel cancer awareness month. Bowel screening saves lives, but many people are unsure of what it involves or why it’s so important. Listen to our special episode of Taking Control of Cancer, where we go back to basics to explain what bowel screening is, who can get it, and how it works.

The NHS has opened the booking system today, 7 April 2026, for those eligible to book a Spring COVID-19 booster vaccination. Read more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/covid-1...

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 50: Harnessing AI to improve cancer outcomes in North East London. Have a listen:

Do you experience heartburn, indigestion, or acid reflux? If you are aged between 55-79, you can enrol in minutes to a free, pioneering research programme at www.heartburnhealth.org

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 49: Breaking cancer news - March 2026. Have a listen:

Thank you to all involved in making today's event at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust such a success for #NationalCancerCNSDay Read more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/nationa...

👉 Happy National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day! "Let's carry on supporting each other. It's a difficult role, but it's a very, very rewarding role at the same time." Marisa Lima, Advanced Nurse practitioner from Barts Health NHS Trust, has a message for all Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Here is part 2 of our special podcast double-header for #NationalCancerCNSDay In this episode, host Steve Bland is joined by international nurses Angelie Pol, Kristine Mangaliag, and Robbie Castro from Barts Health NHS Trust.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 48: Caring across borders - sharing the journeys of international cancer nurses. Have a listen:

🥳 Happy #NationalCancerCNSDay We have a special podcast double-header! Part 1 - host Steve Bland chats to Kate Williams and Rani Petros, a CNS for Barts Health, to delve into an exciting new pilot project that aims to transform the future of cancer nursing

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 47: Strengthening cancer nursing across London. Have a listen:

👀 Look out for a podcast special double-header! Monday 16 March is National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day and we have an extra special couple of episodes featuring some of our amazing local CNSs #NationalCancerCNSDay

📣 Latest podcast out now! 'Listening to communities' is all about shaping a cancer inequalities strategy for cancer patients in north east London 👉 Listen now: Spotify: bit.ly/415JzXL Apple: bit.ly/4lsrGMm Amazon: bit.ly/4s5QLiy YouTube: bit.ly/3PgaA8h

🚨 Urgent - last chance to register - don't miss out! 👉 Join this free NHS educational session to explore #LynchSyndrome and setting up nurse-led clinics ✔️ CPD certificate ✔️ Practical takeaways 💻 Online | 🕘 9–10am | 📅 16 March 🔗 Sign up now bit.ly/49t9rkc

Interesting innovations and thought-provoking panel discussions at this year's HSJ Cancer Forum, following the launch of the NHS National Cancer Plan. We attended to learn best practice from across the country, catch up with colleagues, and network with partners.

Back in Romford at the Mercury Shopping Centre in the London Borough of Havering with the Live Well Havering team. Another fantastic event, speaking to 43 residents to raise awareness of cancer signs & symptoms, encourage uptake of screening and providing information on cancer services.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 46: Listening to our communities. Have a listen:

Delighted to host NHS London at our Lung Cancer Screening truck at the Asda Isle of Dogs in London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Look out for more information coming soon! In the meantime, visit our webpage to find out more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/lung-cancer-...

More women are attending breast screening than last year, according to latest NHS England stats, which show a rise from 70.0% to 70.6%. This means many women are still missing out on life-saving breast screening and so we encourage all women to attend when asked.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 45: The Colonoscopy - following up on bowel screening . Have a listen:

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Breaking cancer news - February 2026. Have a listen:

Thanks to Maria from Mind in Tower Hamlets for organising an outstanding cancer session. Residents talked with Paul Thomas from the cancer alliance about their concerns and they bust some common cancer myths. This helps improve early diagnosis of cancer and patient outcomes.

👉 Launching a Virtual Hospital Tour..... Our latest episode of Taking Control of Cancer was recorded at the launch of the Virtual Hospital Tour of St Bartholomew's Hospital. Listen now! Spotify: bit.ly/3O9pD3i Apple: bit.ly/4aqXpsa Amazon: bit.ly/4ckSAmM YouTube: bit.ly/4txd3e9

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 43: Launching a virtual hospital tour . Have a listen:

Department of Health and Social Care announce greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

On the road again, this time with Age UK in Romford. Over 50 residents spoke to us about cancer screening, signs & symptoms, early diagnosis, cancer treatment, support for people living with cancer, and advice for their family and friends. Find out more about what we do: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk

Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance leader Jon Hayes has welcomed the launch of the National Cancer Plan today, saying: “The plan sets out a bold, long-term approach to improving cancer outcomes, experience and equity over the next decade.” See www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/

After years of campaigning, we’re pleased the government has today launched its National Cancer Plan for England. We need the government to follow through on these promises to make sure that it can meet its ambition to save more lives from cancer. Learn more about the Plan : cruk.ink/4awC9Cw

Welcome to our very special episode of Taking Control of Cancer on #WorldCancerDay, which also sees the launch of the much-anticipated National Cancer Plan. Host Steve Bland unpicks the plan with Femi Odewale and Jagan John, who provides unique insight from a primary care perspective.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 42: Celebrating World Cancer Day. Have a listen:

The new National Cancer Plan will: - diagnose cancer earlier - provide better treatments - help people to live well - focus on prevention It will make England a world leader in cancer survival. ℹ️ www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/

Launched today on #WorldCancerDay, The National Cancer Plan will make England a world leader in cancer survival, bringing the latest treatments and technology to NHS cancer care. ℹ️ www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/ Watch out for a special podcast episode of Taking Control of Cancer later today!

Want to find out more about your risk of prostate cancer and how you can get tested? Our Prostate Cancer Van is touring north east London to provide useful information and advice. Check out the dates, times and locations of the van and pop along! www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/its-not-a-game

Over the last 12 months, Barts Health NHS Trust has increased the proportion of cancer patients starting treatment within two months of referral by 14%, the best improvement rate bar one other in the NHS. www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news/prompt-...

📣 New treatment helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery 👀 Barts Health NHS Trust has become the first NHS trust in London to offer a treatment for early rectal cancer that could help patients avoid major surgery and a permanent stoma. Read more: www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news-from-st...

What an episode! Caroline and Leena talk brilliantly about bowel screening. They share everything - and we mean everything - including loads of useful advice. Want to know the best technique for taking a sample of your poo? Keen to understand more why this test is to important? Listen now!

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 41: Understanding bowel screening. Have a listen:

A very productive session at the Barking & Dagenham health pop-up event. We spoke to a large number of local residents about cancer signs & symptoms and cancer screening programmes. At least three people said they were going to go ahead and book their screening appointment today!