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, Itโs 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.
North East London Cancer Alliance
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Cancer affects us all in different ways. Whether youโre living with it, supporting someone, or working in careโyour perspective is powerful. ๐ฌ Share your story and help shape a future with better, more personal care. #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique @worldcancerday https://t.co/vFcwQvdY4e
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New episode of Taking Control of Cancer out now! #BowelScreening #TakingControlOfCancer #NELCancerAlliance The episode links are here: Spotify: https://t.co/Z7a9bUdtkG Apple: https://t.co/qS0H9AB5eM Amazon: https://t.co/mnq2ls8CzR YouTube: https://t.co/OFCUshT4JH https://t.co/XHF19u1asu
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Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer across the UK, surpassing breast cancer, according to leading charity, Prostate Cancer UK (https://t.co/GMWj2okqna)
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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 to local residents. Check out the dates, times and locations and pop along! https://t.co/vQHldubQj1 https://t.co/DKrDELPpZg
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Over the last 12 months, @NHSBartsHealth 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. https://t.co/aADE9ID8kT
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๐ฃ New treatment helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery ๐ @NHSBartsHealth 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: https://t.co/GBdQ33d3x3
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Download and listen to the episode now to find out: Spotify: https://t.co/Z7a9bUdtkG Apple: https://t.co/qS0H9AB5eM Amazon: https://t.co/mnq2ls8CzR YouTube: https://t.co/OFCUshT4JH All our podcasts are available on our webpage: https://t.co/oaIdt74GaO
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What an episode! Caroline and Leena talk brilliantly about bowel screening. They share everything - and we mean everything - with host @blandsteve 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! https://t.co/5h7xHtCU7U
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Behind every diagnosis is a story of courage, love, and humanity. This #WorldCancerDay, we honour those stories and call for people-centred care that reflects them. ๐ #UnitedByUnique #CancerCare #SupportMatters @worldcancerday https://t.co/2vhTF0sQnv
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๐ Sneak peek at Episode 40 Spotify: https://t.co/FHP8e3Ww93 Apple: https://t.co/BA2JO8rxrF Amazon: https://t.co/5P4g7PfHOD YouTube: https://t.co/IoxgHlgKDv ๐ Share your feedback : https://t.co/8VeLoudXkw #CancerScreening #KnowYourBody #NELCancerAlliance #CancerPodcast https://t.co/09iqkjqd35
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Improving local cancer services
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