Our Podcast Series
Taking Control of Cancer is a podcast series from the North East London Cancer Alliance to help overcome common cancer myths, fears and barriers.
Delivery Plan for 2025 to 2026
Download our delivery plan for 2025 to 2026. It sets out our core programmes of work to improve local cancer services.
Join Patient and Carer Voice in Cancer
Help improve cancer services in your area. There are opportunities to get involved in a range of cancer projects with the North East London Cancer Alliance, depending on your experiences and interests.
Cancer, It’s Not A Game
North East London Cancer Alliance is running a campaign to increase awareness of lung, bowel and prostate cancer in men, working in partnership with local sports clubs.
Lung Cancer Screening
Free life-saving lung checks come to Barking & Dagenham, Tower Hamlets, Newham and Havering, for residents aged between 55 and 74 who have ever smoked, as part of a national programme.
Annual Report 2024 to 2025
This report looks at the achievements of the North East London Cancer Alliance in improving local cancer services in north east London during 2024 to 2025.
Hear from some of our cancer patients in north east London
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To find out more about what we do, download 'Your guide to local cancer services'.
Latest news
Find out the latest news from North East London Cancer Alliance or have a read of our featured articles below.
Cancer Screening Programmes
Cancer screening saves lives. Make sure you attend your appointment when requested.
Delivering positive change in cancer care
Who are we?
North East London Cancer Alliance is one of 21 cancer alliances across England. Our aim is that every resident in North East London has equal access to better cancer services.
What do we do?
Find out more about the work of our cancer alliance on the Our Work webpages.
North East London Cancer Alliance
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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 @ProstateUK and @NIHRresearch https://t.co/us62lFmwsy
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men – and it doesn’t always come with symptoms. 🎥 Watch and share this important message: https://t.co/UrZSVR126H #Movember #MensHealthMatters #ProstateCancerAwareness #NELCancerAlliance #CheckYourself
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Lung cancer isn’t always a death sentence. In 2007, just 8% of people survived 5 years. Today, that number has more than doubled. We can keep changing the odds. 🔗 https://t.co/tBJdUcjMe6 #ThisIsLungCancer https://t.co/IqYzo5pN9b
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📘 Want to know more about how cancer alliances work? 🗓 Wednesday 26 November | 9am–10am 💻 Online via Teams 🎟 Book your place now: https://t.co/IOYkWsh20s #CancerEducation #NELWorkforce #NHSEngland #ProfessionalLearning #CancerImprovement #NELCA #NHSStaffTraining https://t.co/94M1bkKEka
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TINT. TUMS. BURPS. BACKS. BUMS. These simple words could help save a life. Learn the signs of pancreatic cancer and act early: 💛 Yellow skin or eyes 📉 Weight or appetite loss 🔥 Indigestion 😖 Back or tummy pain 🚽 Changes to your poo 👉 Learn more at https://t.co/l7hjZJtCQT https://t.co/tc3vEdLV1S
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This #Movember, let’s make early testing the norm. If you're eligible and live in North East London, you can order a PSA test straight to your door. 🎬 Shaun & Jeanette share their experience: https://t.co/YpgsIltlBb #Movember #MensHealthMatters #ProstateCancerUK #PSATest
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Shaun had no idea anything was wrong. It was a PSA test kit that found his prostate cancer early – and early detection saved his life. 📺 Watch Shaun & Jeanette explain how it happened: https://t.co/YpgsIltlBb #Movember #MensHealthUK #ProstateCancerAwareness #NELCancerAlliance
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🎥 Watch Joe's powerful message: https://t.co/wnr2rvpj5r 📍 PSA testing info in north east London: https://t.co/0tsuPB0nrw #Movember #MensHealthAwareness #ProstateCancer #HealthForAll #NELCancerAlliance https://t.co/g19WpJmpoz
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1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. But for Black men, the risk is 1 in 4 – that’s double. This is why it’s so important to raise awareness, especially this #Movember. ▶️ Watch the video: https://t.co/UrZSVR126H #Movember #ProstateCancer #BlackMensHealth #KnowYourRisk #NELCA
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With @MindCharity in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge today at their brilliant pop-up men's health event. Great to see so many men come forward to talk about all things health, particularly cancer. Privileged to share a space with the amazing Patrick Williams from @ProstateUK https://t.co/N34eF6dxsD
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Improving local cancer services
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