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Five women wearing NHS t-shirts are standing under a blue gazebo. The lady in the middle is holding a small boy in her arms.

Community games get off and running in Mile End

The Community Games provide free opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in north east London to try new sports and activities and are free to attend.
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Ep 24

10/07/2025

Episode 24: Protecting your skin

Saving lives through better skin care, increased awareness of the risks of skin cancer and faster diagnosis of suspected skin cancer.

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Ep 23

26/06/2025

Episode 23: Using Artificial Intelligence to improve cancer diagnostics

A chance to explore the latest technology which is helping patients to get their results faster.

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Ep 21

16/06/2025

Episode 21: Live from the UK Oncology Forum (part 1)

A look at how introducing new technology, made possible by cancer alliances, is having a huge impact on cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Ep 22

16/06/2025

Episode 22: Live from the UK Oncology Forum (part 2)

A look at how introducing new technology, made possible by cancer alliances, is having a huge impact on cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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The image is of a beach and sea with a message over the top of it which says 3,500 people die of skin cancer in the UK every year

Faster decisions for urgent suspected skin cancer referral at Homerton

Dermatology consultants at Homerton Healthcare are now reviewing twice as many referrals per clinic, thanks to a new digital pathway for urgent suspected skin cancer.
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North East London Cancer Alliance leads on national cancer standards

Data shows North East London Cancer Alliance is top performing alliance for ensuring cancer patients receive first treatment within 31 days of a decision to treat.
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Ep 20

05/06/2025

Episode 20: Performing life-saving cancer surgery

Annamaria Minicozzi from Barts Health gives us an exclusive insight into a 12 hour operation which saved - and transformed - a patient's life.

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A group of 8 Bengali ladies all dressed in traditional red dress are standing together for a photo

Bangladeshi summer fair shines spotlight on health

The Bangladeshi Summer Health Fair and Musical Programme took place on 31 May on a blissfully sunny day in Whitechapel for the local community.
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