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11/06/2026

Episode 59: Busting myths about skin cancer

Following last year’s episode on protecting your skin and staying safe in the sun, Taking Control of Cancer returns to tackle one of the biggest challenges in skin health: misinformation.

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Macmillan Clincial Nurse Specialist Development Lead Pilot featured in British Journal of Nursing

A major London-wide workforce pilot, supported by each cancer alliance in London along with Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS England, features in the latest British Journal of Nursing.
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MDT article published in Frontiers Service Journal

North East London Cancer Alliance and partners have written an article on MDT streamlining which has been published in the Frontiers in Health Services Journal.
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29/05/2026

Episode 58: Eating well for a healthier life

What we eat plays a powerful role in our health. In this episode, host Steve Bland is joined by Femi Odewale, Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance, and Nitu Pasricha, Public Health Associate Nutritionist.

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26/05/2026

Episode 57: Breaking cancer news - May 2027

It's May 2026 and we are back with another news episode where we dissect the ways in which cancer is making the news.

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North East London Cancer Alliance launches next phase of strategy delivery

On the 29th April 2026, North East London Cancer Alliance brought together over 120 colleagues and partners for an engaging and interactive event to mark the launch of three new strategies.
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14/05/2026

Episode 54: Launching our Workforce Strategy

In the first of three episodes recorded at a special event at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, host Steve Bland explores the North East London Cancer Alliance's new Workforce Strategy.

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14/05/2026

Episode 55: Launching our AI Strategy

In the second of our three special episodes recorded at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, host Steve Bland delves into the brand new AI and Digital Strategy.

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14/05/2026

Episode 56: Launching our Health Inequalities Strategy

In the third and final episode of three special episodes recorded at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, host Steve Bland hears all about the new Health Inequalities Strategy.

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