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 2024 to 2025
Download our delivery plan for 2024 to 2025. 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.
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In this special two-part episode of our podcast series Taking Control of Cancer, we’re diving into a topic that could save lives - breast screening. Spotify: https://t.co/5N1fggYGUh Apple: https://t.co/25KN0ujzDs Amazon: https://t.co/61jceKLzf5 YouTube: https://t.co/h5V5kwKNU8 https://t.co/U3fdvm8YHb
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Free cancer education sessions for healthcare professionals in north east London with an interest in cancer and for nurses and AHPs in cancer. The first session is Leadership in Cancer with Nic Kane, Chief Nursing Officer at @BHRUT_NHS Book now: https://t.co/mnQgJLFxXN https://t.co/0SgGUtD3DP
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“I kept it to myself.” After losing her mum and sister in the same year, she didn’t want to burden her family with her own breast cancer diagnosis. https://t.co/G2VtJcXjLe #SilentStruggles #MentalHealthMatters #BlackHealthMatters #NELCancerAlliance
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Try a new sport or activity for free! Come along to our Community Games event from 11am to 3pm on 13 September at Barking Sporthouse and Gym, RM8 2JR. Open to people of all ages and abilities. Book your free place now before they all go! https://t.co/cuNDyWgIkG https://t.co/DS6ucEuWyH
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🌟 Havering residents, we need you! 🌟 Do you have a passion for health and wellbeing? Become a Health Champion and support your community to live healthier, happier lives. 💚 📩 Free training, socials & opportunities to give back. 👉 Apply now: livewellhavering@havering.gov.uk https://t.co/bkF0xbg0PB
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Lovely to meet local residents in the Play Park at Macon Way, Upminster, to support them with top tips around cancer screening and signs & symptoms. This fun-packed family fun day, organised by @LBofHavering, had lots of activities for kids as well as important health advice. https://t.co/zuBoy50JHH
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Episode 26 looks at this month’s cancer news. Femi Odewale and Paul Thomas explain what’s happening nationally and what it means for north east London Spotify: https://t.co/t4Uwm14mpc Apple: https://t.co/TxE263iOHw Amazon: https://t.co/BxpnQ84xYk YouTube: https://t.co/fGzcmsH2iZ https://t.co/np3Kpe9KEv
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Steph Davies, founder of Life after Cancer, talks with host @blandsteve about the support available to help patients recover from cancer treatment Spotify: https://t.co/3QQzwI1usM Apple: https://t.co/brWjN4NhIW Amazon: https://t.co/EGAdqxfkiR YouTube: https://t.co/Ml8TmljZGW https://t.co/lqqnB6I3oE
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What a great event at Loxford Park in @RedbridgeLive! The rain didn't dampen our spirits or prevent us from raising awareness of cancer signs and symptoms and life-saving screening programmes. We spoke to many local residents and partners. Thanks to Loxford Practice for having us https://t.co/YPlHZZmoKF
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Is it just growing pains – or something more? 🔗 Find out more: https://t.co/ogxJ2DgE1N #SarcomaAwareness #BoneCancer #CancerSymptoms #EarlyDiagnosis #NELCancerAlliance #ChildhoodCancer #KnowTheSigns https://t.co/d6UaA2bUoD
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Improving local cancer services
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