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!

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 40: Breaking cancer news - January 2026. Have a listen:

Excited to be at the launch of an innovative virtual wayfinding tool that will help revolutionise the cancer patient experience, helping oncology patients find their way around the hospital with confidence before they arrive. Take a look here 👇 www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/cancer-servi...

Taking the podcast on the road again to record an episode for Taking Control of Cancer. Today, we were at the Idea Store in Whitechapel. This episode is all about health inequalities and gives a unique insight into all the hard work with local communities to develop a cancer inequalities strategy.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 39: Improving the mental health of cancer patients . Have a listen:

If you have unpaid carer’s responsibilities for a relative or friend with lived experience of cancer, join our Cancer Unpaid Carers Network. Wed 11 Feb 2pm - 4pm West Wing Conference Room, West Wing, St Bartholomew’s Hospital EC2Y 5AS Book now! bit.ly/4qjQqrN

📣 Drop-in event in Tower Hamlets to share your experience of cancer care and get support in completing the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 🫂 🗓 Tuesday 27 January ⏰ 10am–3pm 📍 Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Road, E1 5AW

Delighted to join the first health & wellbeing session at the East London Mosque in Tower Hamlets to support men's health. We were there to talk about all things cancer, especially #BowelScreening & #ProstateCancer Really positive to see so many coming men forward to find out more!

Have your say on cancer care! Drop in to Redbridge Central Library on Saturday 10 January, 10am–3pm to get support completing the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. Only 11% of Asian patients currently take part – your voice matters. Family, friends and carers welcome.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 38: Breaking cancer news - December 2025. Have a listen:

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 37: Getting men to talk about their prostate . Have a listen:

A wonderful Winter Wellness event today at the London Muslim Centre in Tower Hamlets. Hundreds braved the rain to take advantage of free health checks and advice on cancer signs & symptoms and life-saving cancer screening programmes.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 36: Amplifying Voices - Improving the cancer patient experience . Have a listen:

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 35: Breaking Cancer News - November 2025. Have a listen:

Exciting news that the UK's biggest prostate cancer screening trial in a generation has started! The very first men have been invited to join TRANSFORM, a £42m clinical trial thanks to Prostate Cancer UK and National Institute for Health and Care Research. prostatecanceruk.org/about-us/new...

Delighted to join Dr Toby Lambeth at the first ever Trowbridge Pop Up Winter Health Cafe, which took place in Trowbridge Senior Citizens Club in Hackney. Great in-depth conversations about cancer, including some fantastic stories from local residents of overcoming cancer.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 34: Understanding Pancreatic Cancer. Have a listen:

📢 Our Taking Control of Cancer podcast just hit 50 countries! Thank you for helping us spread trusted #Cancer information worldwide. 🌍 Join host Steve Bland with special guests and have a listen now: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/taking-contr...

👀 After a nearly sold out session one, the second session of our FREE cancer educational series is looking set to be full! Some places are still available so book your place now! 👉 Register for free: bit.ly/4gSKEcD

Another great Winter Health Mela in Tower Hamlets - a free Bangladeshi community event to celebrate wellbeing, culture, and connection! Thanks to all partners in connecting us with the local community, including London Bangladeshi Health Partnership and Bangla Housing

Have you been affected by melanoma or other skin cancers? Melanoma UK is working with Thiscovery on a national listening project to hear about peoples’ experiences of diagnosis, treatment and support. Start the survey now to make a difference 👉 bit.ly/49JjbbN

The Radiotherapy Department @NHSBartsHealth has once again been awarded the Macmillan Cancer Support Quality Environment Mark for its outstanding commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for people living with #cancer Read more: bit.ly/3JTsRpA

Consultant urologist Professor Frank Chinegwundoh MBE, from Barts Health NHS Trust, appeared on ITV News after a new study has found that routine prostate cancer screening could reduce deaths by 13%. www.itv.com/watch/news/r... #ProstateCancer #Movember

Listen to the latest #Cancer news in our podcast as Femi Odewale unpicks the latest headlines with host Steve Bland. Spotify: bit.ly/4hKT1Y4 Apple: bit.ly/4pfLDqz Amazon: bit.ly/4nCplOt YouTube: bit.ly/4800TSk Visit: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/taking-contr...

🥳 Another brilliant community event! 👏 A big thank you to all involved in making The Bangladeshi Health Mela such a success. This took place at Redbridge Library and we attended to help raise awareness of #cancer signs and symptoms and cancer screening programmes.

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 33: Breaking Cancer News in October 2025. Have a listen:

We have launched our latest breast cancer awareness initiative. Put Yourself First is a powerful campaign encouraging women aged 50 to 71 to prioritise their health by attending routine breast screening appointments. Read more about the campaign here: bit.ly/4nwvNGJ

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Taking Control of Cancer: Episode 32: Sharing Lynda’s Story: Love, loss and lessons in breast cancer care. Have a listen:

The African & Caribbean Health Show in Barking was another amazing event where the conversations about cancer kept on coming, helping local people to access the information and support they need. For more information about the cancer alliance, visit www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk

All set for the Live Well Havering event in Hornchurch, part of their fantastic roadshow taking place in care homes with Age UK. North East London Cancer Alliance is there with some key information for local residents about cancer signs and symptoms and cancer screening

We joined colleagues from across London to celebrate Allied Health Care Professionals Day at a dedicated conference on 16 October. Read more about the event, which featured an impressive array of speakers across a broad range of important topics: bit.ly/4oIVLaX

Brilliant news from Barts Health about their dedicated breast cancer centre of excellence which is opening next year. Thousands of women will benefit from faster diagnosis, safer surgery and fairer access to advanced treatment and reconstruction. www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news/east-lo...

Sherrice Weekes delivered a fantastic talk about cancer along with vital information on screening and signs and symptoms, at a special cancer workshop which took place in Dagenham Library. For more information about the cancer alliance, visit www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk

Prabhakar Rajan and Benjamin Lamb have written an article in the @bjuijournal.bsky.social about ways to support men with early state #ProstateCancer who can be monitored and do not need surgery or radiotherapy. Read more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/local-p...

Thank you @nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk @rmpcanceralliance.bsky.social @nclcanceralliance.bsky.social and SE London Cancer Alliance and all associated professionals and staff 👏

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

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 Spotify: bit.ly/432flq3 Apple: bit.ly/4ny1Uqk Amazon: bit.ly/4gOcOFG YouTube: bit.ly/4mLkhqr

Breaking cancer news! Steve Bland and Femi Odewale sift through the cancer stories making the news in September 2025. Listen to our podcast now! Spotify: bit.ly/4gRnjIp Apple: bit.ly/474ZyZY Amazon: bit.ly/46PV2NN YouTube: bit.ly/48GNW0v

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