North East London Cancer Alliance

April is #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth Bowel screening saves lives but many people are unsure what it involves or why it’s important. Listen to our episode of Taking Control of Cancer, where we go back to basics to explain what bowel screening is, who can get it, and how it works

Download and have a listen now: Spotify: bit.ly/4tVdSMO Apple: bit.ly/3PYainn Amazon: bit.ly/3PYzsSO YouTube: bit.ly/3PJwO35 All our podcasts are available at nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/taking-control…

It's May 2026 and we are back with another news episode where we dissect the ways in which #cancer is making the news, with @blandsteve and Femi Odewale. nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod…

Why Early Diagnosis Matters ⏱️ Early diagnosis saves lives Bladder cancer can have up to an 80% survival rate if caught early. But around 25% of cases are diagnosed at a later stage. Find out more: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/bladder-c… #EarlyDiagnosis #BladderCancer #BCAM #CancerAwareness

Using sunbeds before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 75%. Hear more in our podcast episode: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… More information: skcin.org #SunbedAwareness #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #Melanoma #ProtectYourSkin #UVSafety

☀️ Skin cancer is one of the biggest cancer killers in people aged 15–34. Listen to our podcast on protecting your skin: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… Find out more: skcin.org #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #ProtectYourSkin #SunSafety #Melanoma #SkinCancerAwareness

📢 Episode 55 of Taking Control of Cancer is out now. Spotify: bit.ly/4dn4VG6 Apple: bit.ly/4uMJNQy Amazon: bit.ly/4d8NH0b YouTube: bit.ly/4npYM0e #ArtificialIntelligence #CancerCare #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare

🔥 Sunburn increases your risk of melanoma skin cancer. Find out more in our podcast: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… More information: app.skcin.org #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #SunSafety #ProtectYourSkin #MelanomaAwareness #SkinCancer

🔍 Checking your skin regularly could help you spot skin cancer early. If you notice changes to a mole or patch of skin, speak to your GP. Listen to our podcast episode here: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… #CheckYourSkin #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #Melanoma #SkinCancer #EarlyDetection

☀️ Protecting your skin from UV exposure is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Hear more in our podcast: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… More advice: skcin.org #SunSafety #ProtectYourSkin #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #SkinCancer #SPF #MelanomaAwareness

📢 Episode 54 of Taking Control of Cancer is out now. Spotify: bit.ly/4wu5ruz Apple: bit.ly/4fkNUPh Amazon: bit.ly/43bC1nm YouTube: bit.ly/4uSyzKt #CancerWorkforce #CancerCare #NHS #HealthcareLeadership

Find more tips on protecting your skin: visit nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/LDN-get-sun-set 🎧 Hear expert advice from Dr Tom McLeod and Rosie O’Dea on our Taking Control of Cancer podcast: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod…

☀️ Sunshine is on the way for the bank holiday! Enjoy the sun safely & remember to: 🧴 Apply sunscreen and choose at least SPF 30 🕶️ Limit your exposure to direct sunlight especially between 11am and 3pm 👕 Cover up with light clothing, a hat and sunglasses 💧 Stay hydrated

We also released a special three-part series of podcast episodes about the three new strategies. Have a listen to them now! Workforce Strategy: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… AI Strategy: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… Health Inequalities Strategy: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod…

On the 29 April, we brought together over 120 colleagues and partners for an engaging and interactive event to mark the next phase of our work across the system. Read more about the event here and access the latest strategy documents: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/north-eas…

For Women – Don’t Dismiss Symptoms ⚠️ Bladder cancer symptoms can be easy to miss For women, symptoms are sometimes mistaken for UTIs, menopause or gynaecological issues. This can lead to delays in diagnosis. Find out more: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/bladder-c…

⚠️ Melanoma can affect anyone. Listen to our podcast on protecting your skin: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… Learn more: app.skcin.org #Melanoma #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #CheckYourSkin #ProtectYourSkin #EarlyDiagnosis

🎧 Why do some communities face greater barriers to cancer care and screening than others? Spotify: bit.ly/4d5N4EE Apple: bit.ly/4ntXT74 Amazon: bit.ly/4wpUPwI YouTube: bit.ly/4ui4KDi #HealthEquity #CancerCare #HealthInequalities

📱 1 in 5 people will be diagnosed with skin cancer during their lifetime. Listen to our skin protection podcast here: nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/episod… More information: app.skcin.org #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #SkinCancer #CheckYourSkin #MelanomaAwareness #ProtectYourSkin

🤖 How could AI help shape the future of cancer care? Spotify: bit.ly/4dn4VG6 Apple: bit.ly/4uMJNQy Amazon: bit.ly/4d8NH0b YouTube: bit.ly/4npYM0e #AI #CancerCare #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalTransformation #TakingControlOfCancer

Other symptoms can include: • Needing to pee more often • Urgency when passing urine • Pain or burning when peeing • Recurrent urinary infections If these symptoms don’t go away or don’t have a clear cause, speak to your GP. #KnowTheSymptoms #BladderCancer #BCAM #CancerCare