Barking Sporthouse was alive with energy as more than 140 residents turned out for the third North East London Cancer Alliance Community Games.

Skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, and thanks to new technology and public awareness, we’re making progress in detecting it early and improving outcomes.

On the 11th September 2025, NELCA, in collaboration with Tower hamlets carers center sucessfully launched the Unpaid carers network.

A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of womb cancer and increase earlier diagnosis among Black and ethnic minority women is showing signs of success.

Residents were invited to Mardyke Community Hall for a Live Well Havering event that drew a large crowd and a notable presence of local councillors. We attended to raise awareness of the services available to people in the borough.

This month, we want to bust the myth that cervical screening detects ovarian cancer. It doesn't. Cervical screening is a test to detect high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and to help prevent cervical cancer by identifying abnormal cell changes on the cervix.

In 2018 cancer charity The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund launched Cancer Care Map to signpost cancer support services in the UK. Co-director, Robin Pritchard explains more:

North East London Cancer Alliance has been praised for its top performance in cancer diagnosis and treatment, exceeding national cancer standards.