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. 

Do you work in a role related to the prevention or treatment of cervical cancer? Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust wants to hear your views on the challenges and opportunities to eliminate cervical cancer in the UK.

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.

Quality of life means different things to different people, but it matters to everyone. More people are surviving cancer than ever before - but living with cancer, and the effects of its treatment, can have a negative impact on people’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing. 

Following successful training over the summer, North East London Cancer Alliance is working with Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust once again to bring non-clinical staff free online training sessions on cervical health.

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.