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28/04/2026

Episode 53: Breaking cancer news - April 2026

In this April 2026 news roundup episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale explore Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the story of Joel, whose cancer was discovered after returning a bowel screening kit. 

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24/04/2026

Episode 52: Returning to work after cancer

Returning to work after cancer can be both a hopeful milestone and a daunting challenge. For many people living with and beyond cancer, work represents normality, purpose and financial security, but it can also bring anxiety, fatigue and difficult emotions.

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Regional Champion for the NHS Excellence Awards

North East London Cancer Alliance's Gypsy, Roma and Traveller engagement project has been selected as a regional champion in the 'Improving Health Outcomes' category for this year's NHS Excellence Awards.
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Taking Control of Cancer podcast now on Bedrock Radio

Residents across north east London can now hear the Taking Control of Cancer podcast series on Bedrock Radio, helping even more people access trusted cancer information.
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Screening information for people experiencing homelessness

The four NHS Cancer Alliances in London commissioned Groundswell, a homelessness charity, to develop cancer screening guides for people experiencing homelessness in the capital.
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I had no symptoms. But bowel cancer screening saved me.

A north east London resident is urging people to complete their NHS bowel screening test after a routine home kit led to the early detection of his cancer and ultimately saved his life.
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10/04/2026

Episode 51: Developing a world-class workforce strategy

Steve Bland is joined by Dr Angela Wong, Chief Medical Officer, Sarita Yaganti, Programme Lead for Personalised Cancer Care, and Yvonne Beadle, Workforce Programme Manager, all from North East London Cancer Alliance, to explore the Alliance's new Workforce Strategy.

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Covid 19 Vaccination Spring 2026

The NHS has opened the booking system today, 7 April 2026, for those eligible to book a Spring COVID-19 booster vaccination.
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Patient stories take centre stage at NELCA Movie Night

On Thursday 19 March 2026, North East London Cancer Alliance (NELCA), in collaboration with Afriks Studio, hosted a private, invitation-only Patient Experience Movie Night at the Everyman Cinema in Stratford.
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