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Pan-London Cancer Nursing Conference a Resounding Success

Around 250 healthcare professionals attended a special pan-London cancer nursing conference in June 2026.
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NHS England London hosts special event for regional champions in NHS Excellence Awards

Nikki Poland, Caroline Cook, Angela Wong and Obi Onyiah from the cancer alliance joined a fantastic event with NHS England London to recognise the London regional champions in the NHS Excellence Awards.
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One Voice: Award-Winning Community Laryngectomy Service Recognised for Innovation

The North East London Cancer Alliance is delighted to celebrate the succ
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02/07/2026

Episode 61: Checking your prostate cancer risk

On World Prostate Cancer Day, Taking Control of Cancer explores one of the most important ways to improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer: understanding your risk and getting checked early.

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02/07/2026

Episode 62: Breaking cancer news - June 2026

In June's news episode Steve Bland and Femi Odewale are joined by Nellie Gbadebo, CEO and Founder of Touchy-Feely, the UK's leading creative and cultural cancer organisation, to talk about the month's cancer news AND a very special event on July 18th in Shoreditch!

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Ethnic Minority Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Check your breasts. It could save your life.

Ethnic Minority Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Check your breasts.
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Cancer Alliance partners with UK's leading creative and cultural cancer organisation, Touchy-Feely, to deliver The Girls' Bathroom

This July, North East London Cancer Alliance is partnering with Touchy-Feely to deliver The Girls' Bathroom – an immersive breast cancer awareness experience taking place during Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month.
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17/06/2026

Episode 60: Starting the cancer conversation

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, recorded on World Prostate Cancer Day, Steve Bland speaks with Dr Toby Lambeth, a north east London GP, about men's health and the importance of early diagnosis.

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11/06/2026

Episode 59: Busting myths about skin cancer

Following last year’s episode on protecting your skin and staying safe in the sun, Taking Control of Cancer returns to tackle one of the biggest challenges in skin health: misinformation.

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