NHS urges Londoners to complete cancer screening checks
Londoners are being urged to respond to their cancer screening invitations, following the government’s launch of its landmark National Cancer Plan with an ambitious goal to save 320,000 more lives.
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Raising awareness of kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is often diagnosed late because symptoms can be vague or misunderstood. Kidney cancer is therefore frequently found at an advanced stage. However, early diagnosis significantly improves treatment options and outcomes.
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11/02/2026
Episode 42: Celebrating World Cancer Day
Welcome to our very special episode of Taking Control of Cancer on #WorldCancerDay, which also sees the launch of the much-anticipated National Cancer Plan. Host Steve Bland unpicks the plan with Femi Odewale, and they are joined by Jagan John, who provides unique insight from a primary care perspective.
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Launch of the NHS National Cancer Plan
It was World Cancer Day on 4 February, and this year the day also marked the launch of the much-anticipated NHS National Cancer Plan. Femi Odewale, Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance, reflects on what this means nationally and locally.
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Transforming cancer care across north east London
North East London Cancer Alliance is working in partnership with UCLPartners to support earlier cancer diagnosis by strengthening pathways and enabling the safe adoption of innovation, including digital and data-driven approaches.
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Promoting Early Detection: Community Event Encourages Cancer Awareness and Screening
More than 65 women attended a recent community cancer awareness event focused on increasing understanding of bowel, prostate, cervical and breast cancer screening.
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29/01/2026
Episode 41: Understanding bowel screening
Bowel screening saves lives, but many people are unsure of what it involves or why it’s so important. In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, we go back to basics to explain what bowel screening is, who can get it, and how it works.
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Launch of a new virtual hospital tour
Launch of a virtual hospital tour at St Bartholomew's Hospital to transform the experience of cancer patients across north east London through interactive technology.
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NHS England to increase sensitivity of bowel cancer screening
NHS England has announced change to bowel cancer screening that will help detect more cancers earlier and potentially save lives across England.
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