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Improving cancer care in north east London

Femi Odewale talks about improving cancer care in north east London, and how the hard work of all our cancer care staff has made a positive difference to local cancer patients.
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North East London Cancer Alliance shortlisted for two HSJ Awards, setting the standard for healthcare excellence

North East London Cancer Alliance is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for two HSJ Awards.
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Over 50,000 more diagnostic scans and tests for local residents thanks to opening of Barking Community Diagnostic Centre

The brand-new Barking Community Diagnostic Centre at Barking Community Hospital will see diagnostic teams carry out 50,000 extra scans and tests every year
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Two British Athletes join forces for new NHS campaign to help eliminate cervical cancer

Paralympic gold medallist Erin Kennedy MBE and four-time Olympian Donna Fraser OBE, who were diagnosed with cancer during the height of their careers, have joined forces for a new campaign to help eliminate cervical cancer.

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NHS partners with Asda in north east London to put crucial cancer awareness messaging on toothpaste and mouthwash

The NHS and Asda are teaming up to raise awareness of the symptoms of mouth cancer on toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles.
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Over 10,000 free lung scans for patients

Our Targeted Lung Health Check team has now delivered over 10,000 CT scans and 25,000 telephone triages for local residents, as part of the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme (a free check of the lungs for 55-74 year olds who have ever smoked).

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Self-sampling HPV kits could screen an extra million people for cervical cancer

Do-it-yourself HPV tests could enable more than a million more women in England to participate in cervical screening over the next three years.
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Advancing awareness and treatment: Sarcoma cancer

July marks Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, a vital period dedicated to raising awareness about these rare types of cancer affecting soft tissues and bones.

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‘You Need to Know’ wins third award

Our womb cancer campaign, ‘You Need to Know’, in partnership with leading gynae charity Eve Appeal and communications agency AKT Health, has been recognised once again for the positive impact it is having on improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. 

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