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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Today, we remember those we’ve lost, support those still fighting, and work towards a world where everyone receives the care they need. 🕯️ Join the movement for better cancer care. #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique #StrongerTogether @worldcancerday https://t.co/aXWdjwCSa0
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In England, nearly two women die a day from cervical cancer. Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite, and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice today. Cervical screening saves lives. For more information visit https://t.co/7vyZbRwhzW https://t.co/3ZfWbsK2ng
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Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice. You may also be able to book with your local sexual health service. For more information visit https://t.co/7vyZbRwhzW #CervicalHealth https://t.co/esp5BLnUKh
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I’ve seen how cancer can change everything. That’s why I’m sharing my story—for everyone still going through it, and for the change we need in care. 🧡 Your voice matters too. #UnitedByUnique #WorldCancerDay #CancerStories @worldcancerday https://t.co/1j8I5FVUQC
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A very productive session at the @lbbdcouncil 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! https://t.co/LrdvJK80RO
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Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice. You may also be able to book with your local sexual health service. For more information visit https://t.co/7vyZbRwhzW #CervicalScreening https://t.co/XyNH1ToCoh
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Excited to be at the launch of an innovative virtual wayfinding tool that will help revolutionise the cancer patient experience @NHSBartsHealth, helping patients find their way around the hospital with confidence before they arrive. Take a look here 👇 https://t.co/if2SgpKgTX https://t.co/JLuTgeAyb2
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Look out for the episode in the coming weeks, as well as the launch of the strategy. In the meantime, you can catch up on all our episodes here: https://t.co/oaIdt74GaO
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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 that aims to close the gap in cancer outcomes across the region.
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Taking the podcast on the road again to record another episode for Taking Control of Cancer. Today, we were at the Idea Store in @TowerHamletsNow with host @blandsteve and guests Caroline Cook from North East London Cancer Alliance and Tiago Moutela from Claremont Comms. https://t.co/BvEj0IrJc6
Read moreOur campaigns
Read more about our latest campaigns or visit our campaign webpage.
Improving local cancer services
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