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, Itβs 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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Tackling inequalities in lung cancer outcomes Lung cancer contributes to a full year of the life expectancy gap between richer and poorer areas of England. Read more: π https://t.co/xxlW4vtqSk #HealthInequalities #LungCancerScreening #NationalCancerPlan #NHS https://t.co/9THLCvEAh0
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π¬ Join us for Patient Experience Movie Night with North East London Cancer Alliance An evening of cancer patient stories π 19 March 2026 β° 17:00β19:30 π Everyman Stratford π Register to reserve your seat https://t.co/6uYzKOvfQN https://t.co/r4imc1XmPa
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Kidney cancer can be difficult to spot. This February, we are supporting Kidney Cancer UK in raising awareness to help encourage earlier GP visits and faster referrals. π https://t.co/yeeDpRstiC #KidneyCancerAwareness #NELCancerAlliance #CancerAwareness #KnowTheSigns https://t.co/xIO9gBvSIK
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Delighted to host NHS London at our Lung Cancer Screening truck at the Asda Isle of Dogs in London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Look out for more information coming soon! In the meantime, visit our webpage to find out more: https://t.co/AchnitbXvP https://t.co/9jhxmjxkCx
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You might call it burning or a tight chest. Whatever you call it, if it keeps coming back, contact your GP practice. π£οΈ Speak to your GP if youβre concerned. π More info: https://t.co/EMSteIaqVT #OesophagealCancerAwareness #HeartburnCancerUK #NELCancerAlliance #NHS https://t.co/kpww2czhVA
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If you are unsure about breast screening then please: π Watch our video: https://t.co/XhNjl7ntp1 π£ Listen to our podcast https://t.co/CHLWe6sQdg π Visit our breast screening webpage: https://t.co/uDni9OSY2m π Encourage family and friends to attend their appointment.
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More women are attending breast screening than last year, according to latest NHS England stats, which show a rise from 70.0% to 70.6%. This means many women are still missing out on life-saving breast screening and so we encourage all women to attend when asked. https://t.co/V5EXL5yGYD
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Delivering earlier cancer diagnosis requires more than new technology. It requires coordinated system working and services designed around the needs of local communities. Read more about our work: π https://t.co/XNGwxuM9xG #CancerDiagnosis #NHS #HealthEquity #NorthEastLondon https://t.co/YRsFicnN7B
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Need to contact your GP practice during the day? You can fill out a secure online form on your practice website or use the NHS App. Your request will be reviewed and youβll hear back within 1 working day. Quick and easy. https://t.co/7r8JDdg5xw #GPOnlineAccess #NHSCare https://t.co/CYbOvFtEYb
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π¨ββοΈ Want to create nurse-led clinics in your trust? Get real-world insight on planning, pathways and governance for Lynch syndrome services from a team already doing it. π Monday 16 March 2026 | 9β10am π Register: https://t.co/AT91IPkL78 #CancerWorkforce #NurseLedModels https://t.co/0wYzPiFRVE
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Read more about our latest campaigns or visit our campaign webpage.
Improving local cancer services
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