Latest news from the North East London Cancer Alliance
Cervical cancer prevention week 22-28 January 2024
This week is cervical cancer prevention week, and we are encouraging people in north east London to attend their cervical screening appointment, as it helps save lives.
Read more: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/cervical-cancer-prevention-week-2024
Find out three ways to help eliminate cervical cancer: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/three-ways-help-eliminate-cervical-cancer
Preparing for cancer treatment: promoting the benefits of prehabilitation
Prehabilitation (or prehab) is about getting ready for cancer treatment. It helps people be as strong and healthy as possible before they start treatment. We have launched a new video to promote the benefits of prehab, which is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sQEISRtfAiY
Read more: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/preparing-cancer-treatment
Free lung scans are underway in Newham
The national NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Programme, which offers life-saving scans to residents aged between 55 and 74 who have ever smoked, has expanded to Newham this week.
Read more: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/free-lung-scans-are-underway-newham
North East London Cancer Alliance to feature at this year’s HSJ Cancer Forum
We are pleased to announce that the Health Service Journal has asked us to take part in their annual cancer forum, where the focus this year is on building system capacity to support faster diagnosis and early-stage treatment.
Make 2024 your healthiest year yet
As a new year begins, many of us find ourselves thinking about resolutions to lead a healthier life. Whether it’s quitting smoking, cutting back on alcohol, or adopting overall healthier habits, the start of a new year provides an excellent opportunity to embrace positive changes. We have produced a series of videos to help people lead a healthier lifestyle and reduce their risk of cancer: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNCkfoH3HGc3G0hitrSIWgz0CyrLuHTCQ
Read more: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/make-2024-your-healthiest-year-yet
Fantastic free cancer resources for GPs from GatewayC
GatewayC is an excellent free source of cancer resources for GPs. Sign up is quick and easy and can be done via this link: https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/registration/
Read more: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/fantastic-free-resources-gps-gatewayc