Breast cancer screening can detect breast cancer early, which can lead to better outcomes for patients and ultimately save many lives.

We are looking to interview children and their parents or carers for the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey, which is used to understand and improve the quality of cancer and tumour care in England.

On Saturday 29 October, North East London Cancer Alliance teamed up with Leyton Orient FC for their match against Salford City FC to raise awareness of cancer.

The North East London Cancer Alliance is working with the Eve Appeal charity on a campaign to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of womb cancer among women in north east London. 

At the NHS we want our patients to have the best experience possible and having continuous patient feedback is crucial in helping us deliver what patients want and need. 

People in north east London are urged to attend NHS breast screening appointments when invited.

The North East London Cancer Alliance is working on a number of initiatives to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, as well as the importance of attending breast screening appointments, during Breast Cancer Awareness month this October.

We have now scanned the lungs of over 500 residents in Barking and Dagenham, where we launched our pilot in July this year as part of the national Targeted Lung Health Check Programme. This provides free lung checks for people aged between 55-74 who are current or former smokers.

The NHS is encouraging people with symptoms such as a long-standing persistent cough, to visit their GP for potentially lifesaving checks in its latest campaign to catch lung cancer earlier when it is easier to treat.