NELCA Connects with Local Communities at Havering Community Health and Wellness Event
On 5 August, the NHS North East London Cancer Alliance (NELCA) attended the Havering Community Health and Wellness Event, joining a wide range of local organisations dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of residents.
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NELCA Engages with Over 100 Residents at Redbridge Disability Festival
The NHS North East London Cancer Alliance (NELCA) was delighted to attend the London Borough of Redbridge Disability Festival, where we had the opportunity to speak with more than 100 local residents about cancer awareness and early diagnosis.
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NELCA Supports Health & Humanity Community Wellness Event
On 30 July, the North East London Cancer Alliance (NELCA) was invited to host an information stall at the Health & Humanity event, held at Barking Learning Centre as part of its monthly community wellness programme
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03/08/2026
Episode 64: Breaking cancer news - July 2026
In this month's news round-up, Steve and Femi cover everything going on in July 2026 including cervical cancer news, an AI alert that could help spot breast cancer early and a warning from a former England footballer about skin cancer.
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HPV vaccination helping bring the end of cervical cancer within reach across north east London
North East London Cancer Alliance is continuing to expand its work to increase uptake of the HPV vaccine, helping protect local people from a range of cancers and bringing the elimination of cervical cancer a step closer.
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Over 700 people attend The Girls' Bathroom to promote breast cancer awareness
More than 700 people attended The Girls' Bathroom, a community event delivered by Touchy Feely in partnership with NHS North East London Cancer Alliance.
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World Lung Cancer Day: Don't Ignore a Cough That Lasts Three Weeks or More
This World Lung Cancer Day (1 August 2026), North East London Cancer Alliance is supporting the NHS's Help Us, Help You campaign by encouraging people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer and to seek help if something doesn't feel right.
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New research highlights the potential of targeted prostate health checks for men at highest risk
A pioneering study by researchers and clinicians in north east London shows that targeted prostate health checks for men at higher risk of prostate cancer are both feasible and could play an important role in improving early diagnosis.
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National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2025 highlights positive experiences of cancer care
The results of the 2025 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) have been published, providing valuable insights into how people diagnosed with cancer experience care and treatment across England.
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