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
To see all our cancer information videos, please subscribe for free to our YouTube channel.
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.
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Sneak Peek of Our Recent Podcast 🎧 Get ready—subscribe today: Spotify: https://t.co/IKcrkWbUX0 Apple: https://t.co/2s2Na6lgT7 Amazon: https://t.co/JDhGuUsEPj YouTube: https://t.co/UCx7kvnsU3 #TakingControlOfCancer #CancerPodcast #ProstateCancerAwareness https://t.co/jUQ3w5fCxk
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Catherine Bouvier Ellis, CEO and Co-Founder of @ncukcharity, local patient Jane Aylott and @blandsteve explore neuroendocrine cancer in this podcast Spotify: https://t.co/GT06DZC1TK Apple: https://t.co/8NOvPV3KBA Amazon: https://t.co/83Ju3CxCq6 YouTube: https://t.co/VqBAZTwzE6 https://t.co/sWHfal7lku
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It’s normal to feel anxious about your cervical screening appointment. 📽️ Watch now: https://t.co/lnf5pA6tAa #CervicalScreening #YouNeedToKnow #HPV #CervicalCancerPrevention #NELCancerAlliance
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Breaking cancer news! @blandsteve and Femi Odewale sift through the cancer stories making the news in September 2025. Listen to our podcast now! Spotify: https://t.co/IKcrkWbUX0 Apple: https://t.co/2s2Na6lgT7 Amazon: https://t.co/JDhGuUsEPj YouTube: https://t.co/UCx7kvnsU3 https://t.co/YlFGQcnWsr
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It might feel minor, but if you’ve had 12 months without a period and then start bleeding again — even a little — it should never be ignored. 📽️ https://t.co/OTgX5zZy4W #YouNeedToKnow #WombCancer #MenopauseHealth #GetChecked #EarlyDiagnosisMatters https://t.co/0lskMpdp8f
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If you’ve been through the menopause and notice any unexpected bleeding, even just once, it’s important to get it checked. 🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/OTgX5zZy4W #YouNeedToKnow #WombCancerAwareness #PostMenopauseBleeding #WomensHealth #NELCancerAlliance https://t.co/Z8Zw723AiA
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Once you’ve gone through menopause, any bleeding at all is a red flag — even if it looks like a final period. There is no such thing as a “normal” bleed after menopause. 🔗 Full article: https://t.co/7gOICGerdK #YouNeedToKnow #WombCancer #PostMenopauseBleeding #WomensHealth https://t.co/02y4shv9SK
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Bleeding after the menopause is not normal. Whether it’s a one-off or ongoing, pink, brown or red, even the smallest amount should be checked by your GP. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/7gOICGerdK #YouNeedToKnow #WombCancerAwareness #BleedingAfterMenopause #GynaeHealth https://t.co/s4zSQzImMD
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If you keep feeling bloated or have symptoms that don’t go away, speak to your doctor. It might be nothing serious, but it’s always worth checking. 🎥 Watch and share: https://t.co/wYC8Yjeq14 #OvarianCancer #YouNeedToKnow #BloatingAwareness #GynaeHealth #NELCancerAlliance https://t.co/Z0jsaM2FCX
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✨ Leadership. Innovation. Better cancer care. Don't Miss It Tomorrow! 📅 Friday 26 September, 9–10am | 💻 Online 🎟 Book your place now: https://t.co/mnQgJLFxXN #CancerLeadership #NELHealth #OncologyEducation #FreeNHSTraining #NELCancer https://t.co/MHrktesEnq
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Improving local cancer services
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