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Ep 10

20/02/2025

Episode 10: Taking action together

A view from the Managing Director of a cancer alliance. A look at how collaboration is the key and how this is making a positive impact on cancer services.

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Ep 9

06/02/2025

Episode 9: Dealing with death

How to open up conversations sooner about end of life. Don’t miss this heartfelt, powerful episode which explores how talking about dying can actually support cancer patients and loved ones through difficult times.

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Launch of You Need to Know ovarian cancer campaign

North East London Cancer Alliance and leading gynaecological cancer charity The Eve Appeal have launched their ‘You Need to Know’ ovarian cancer campaign
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Ep 8

23/01/2025

Episode 8: Spotting symptoms of gynae cancers

A focus on symptoms of gynae cancers (in particular womb and cervical cancer), with inspirational insight, top tips, and awesome advice – as well as a large dose of humour and passion - from someone with personal experience of cervical cancer.

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ACCEND Workforce Survey

Please complete the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development Programme (ACCEND) Workforce Survey.
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Complete your National Cancer Patient Experience Survey

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) asks for feedback from cancer patients 16 years and over to help improve local cancer services.
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Ep 7

12/12/2024

Episode 7: Speaking to your GP about cancer

A unique view from 'local GP of the year in 2019' to help you make the right choices and to benefit from the free support that is available.

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Ep 6

28/11/2024

Episode 6: Understanding your risk of prostate cancer

A British Athlete with experience of prostate cancer helps share key messages about prostate cancer risks and urges men with a higher risk to take instant action.

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Free lung checks now offered to Havering residents

The national NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Programme has launched in Havering for the first time, offering free lung checks for over 14,000 local residents.
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