In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, host Steve Bland, MOVE against cancer charity, and people at the heart of the inspiring 5k Your Way movement, explore how physical activity can play a powerful role in cancer prevention, treatment, & recovery: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

Back in Romford for another fantastic session with Age UK, speaking to local residents in London Borough of Havering about cancer screening programmes, signs and symptoms of cancer and support for people living with cancer. Find out more about what we do: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk

🚨 New research highlights the potential of targeted prostate health checks for men at highest risk 🚨 Read more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/new-res...

Amazing turnout at the @RedbridgeLive Disability Festival. Over 100 local residents came to speak to us about cancer! We gave out lots of information and advice about cancer screening, signs and symptoms and support for people living with cancer.

A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but what if there were ways to help you feel stronger & more prepared? In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, Steve Bland explores the growing role of prehabilitation and how it can support cancer patients: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

Pan-London Cancer Nursing Conference a Resounding Success..... Read the full write up of the event here: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/pan-lon...

👉 A fantastic afternoon with @NHSEnglandLDN to recognise the London regional champions in the NHS Excellence Awards! Our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller engagement project was selected as the regional champion in the 'Improving Health Outcomes' category.

🚨 Last chance to book your free place on our How to Publish in Healthcare Webinar! Sign up now to find out how to get your work and ideas published in a leading healthcare journal. Register free: medtribe.com/courses/nel-... Monday 13 July 2026 | 9.00–10.00am | Online via Teams

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

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. Have a listen now: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

Early detection saves lives, and your GP is your first line of defence. In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer Steve Bland speaks with Dr Toby Lambeth, who is passionate about improving early cancer diagnosis and tackling health inequalities: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

A new drug that extends survival for women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer is now available on the NHS. The treatment was tested by @NHSBartsHealth at St Bartholomew's Hospital as part of a major global clinical trial in 8 NHS hospitals in England Read more: bit.ly/4xvy4b4

Hundreds of men attended an impressive men's health event on #WorldProstateCancerDay at Goodman’s Fields Health Centre in Tower Hamlets. We were on hand to talk about cancer signs and symptoms and there was a huge demand in finding out more about prostate cancer and PSA tests

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. Have a listen to find our more about how you can protect your skin: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

Did you miss the brilliant Samantha Strumeier from Barts Health NHS Trust talking about the challenges of career progression? We have good news for you! You can now view the full webinar recording on the North East London Training Hub YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma7X...

Talking about all things cancer to shoppers in the Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford. From signs and symptoms and screening programmes, through to support for people living with cancer, North East London Cancer Alliance was on hand to provide more information about local cancer services.

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, host Steve Bland is joined by Femi Odewale, and Nitu Pasricha, Public Health Associate Nutritionist, to explore how healthy eating can help reduce the risk of cancer. Listen now: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis... #HealthyEating #Diet #Nutrition

It's May 2026 and we are back with another news episode where we dissect the ways in which #cancer is making the news. www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/podcast/epis...

☀️ 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

At Rainham Parish Church today in Havering with Age UK to talk about cancer screening, signs & symptoms and support for people living with cancer. Thanks to everyone for organising! These events help us reach our local communities and build relationships with local organisations

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, Steve Bland is joined by Mark Guymer, CEO of Cancer Support UK, and Sarita Yaganti, to explore what going back to work really looks like after a cancer diagnosis, and how both employees and employers can make the process healthier, kinder and successful.

👉 Our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller engagement project has been selected as a regional champion in the 'Improving Health Outcomes' category for this year's #NHSExcellenceAwards 👏 There were over 2,500 entries for the awards this year, so this is an excellent achievement.

🚨 Urgent - register for your free place - don't miss out! 👉 Join this free NHS cancer educational session to explore Challenges of Career Progression 👀 bit.ly/4mfVaNO These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals with an interest in cancer, or those working as nurses and AHPs in cancer.

A patient at Barts Health NHS Trust is the first in the NHS to have lung cancer surgery using the newest robotic surgical technology. Read more: www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news/nhs-fir...

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, find out what happens if you need any further tests following your bowel screening results. Clare McGeady from the bowel screening service provides comforting advice about what a colonoscopy is, what it is looking for and why you might need one

April is bowel cancer awareness month. Bowel screening saves lives, but many people are unsure of what it involves or why it’s so important. Listen to our special 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.

The NHS has opened the booking system today, 7 April 2026, for those eligible to book a Spring COVID-19 booster vaccination. Read more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/covid-1...

Do you experience heartburn, indigestion, or acid reflux? If you are aged between 55-79, you can enrol in minutes to a free, pioneering research programme at www.heartburnhealth.org

Thank you to all involved in making today's event at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust such a success for #NationalCancerCNSDay Read more: www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/nationa...

👉 Happy National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day! "Let's carry on supporting each other. It's a difficult role, but it's a very, very rewarding role at the same time." Marisa Lima, Advanced Nurse practitioner from Barts Health NHS Trust, has a message for all Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists.