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NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance

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Transformation enabling earlier/faster diagnosis to increase survivorship. We aim to make the right thing for patients the easiest thing to do for clinicians.

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NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

We are launching a search for nearly 150,000 volunteers over the next two years to take part in research trials to help improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. Find out more. ➡️england.nhs.uk/2024/11/nhs-la…

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We teamed up with Volute Ltd to develop a new learning management system to transform nursing education and cancer care for people in the region. They won the 2024 East Midlands Chamber of Commerce award for ‘Excellence in Collaboration’! emcaaspirantcns.nhs.uk

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The NHS wants our patients to have the best experience possible; continuous patient feedback is crucial to this. The NCP Experience Survey is for those who are treated for cancer as an inpatient or day-case, and left hospital in April, May or June 2024. ncpes.co.uk

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Detecting lung cancer earlier means that patients can receive further specialist tests and timely treatment to help prevent the cancer from spreading or advancing to a higher stage. Earlier detection of lung cancer saves lives.

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NHS on Wheels! DAVID Assheton had no idea he had lung cancer until he was tested in a supermarket car park. David had no symptoms of lung cancer but a scan found a nodule. Read more about this revolutionary technology: england.nhs.uk/2024/11/thousa…


NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics bbc.in/4hGLN72


NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

Bishopbriggs mum's 'incredible' Ai diagnosis catches lung cancer early after persistent cough glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-n…">glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-n… glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-n…">glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-n…


NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

Patient Diane McCallum has praised the “incredible” speed of her lung cancer diagnosis and treatment after Artificial Intelligence was used to flag up an abnormality in her chest X-ray. Click here to read more about Diane’s story: nhsggc.scot/patient-hails-…

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NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

1 in 10 cases of #PancreaticCancer run in families. @PancreaticCanUK's Family History Checker can help identify people with a family history of pancreatic cancer who may benefit from regular monitoring that could save their lives bit.ly/3MB6ALh #PCUKHistoryChecker

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NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

Almost 50,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year in the UK, making it the third most common cancer in the country. November is #LungCancerAwareness month, so we’ve taken a look at some of the support organisations available across the UK. cancercaremap.org/articles/suppo…

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For more information on the National Cancer Patient Experience survey, please visit ncpes.co.uk.


NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

Fantastic turnout for the first East Midlands Cancer Alliance Cancer Nurse Specialist conference the fantastic Diane Eden reminding us all of the importance of cancer CNSs followed by @SarahBrand21 encouraging us all to publish our work @nurselauren25 @tindall_penny @cancer_east

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NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

Less than one week to go until the 2024 Cancer Summit! On Wednesday 12th of June, we look forward to welcoming all delegates and guest speakers to Lincolnshire's fourth Cancer Summit. This year's theme is health inequalities in cancer. @unilincoln @cancer_east @macmillancancer

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Oesophageal cancer is a less-survivable cancer with the highest number of late stage diagnosis vs other cancers. Evidence suggests Barrett’s oesophagus may potentially lead to oesophageal cancer. #CancerAwareness @HeartburnCancer @NHSMidlands

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NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has one of the worst survival rates among any type of cancer. Just 13.6% survive beyond five years after diagnosis. 😢 This Sunday (21st April) marks AML World Awareness Day. Please RT and help us raise awareness of this devastating disease #KnowAML


Today is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day Did you know?... ➡️ only 5% of people who have Lynch Syndrome in the UK have been diagnosed Visit eastgenomics.nhs.uk/about-us/news-… to learn more about Lynch Syndrome and read Tracey's story

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➡️ HSJ Partnership Awards 2024 ➡️ Congratulations to @NHS_LLR @Leic_hospital @SahDiagnostics for the WELL-DESERVED GOLD award (Winner) and recognition for the Most Effective Contribution to Improving Cancer Outcomes nationally. ➡️ Excellent and well done! @NHSMidlands

For the Most Effective Contribution to Improving Cancer Outcomes, the award goes to @sahdiagnostics @Leic_hospital the judges recognise this project’s outstanding collaborative effort #HSJPartnershipAwards



It’s National Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS) Day! Thank you to all CNS’ working tirelessly to meet patient needs. EMCA is a strong advocate of the profession and growing the workforce, and we aim to recruit a Lead CNS to our clinical leadership team in the next few months.

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NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

New role: Education & Training Lead within our Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA). The role can be based out of: Cambridge bit.ly/3OHVxRM Leicester bit.ly/3SXtwbh Nottingham bit.ly/49cmG7v Norfolk and Norwich bit.ly/49feIKO Closes 3 March

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NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance Reposted

There are lots of different signs & symptoms of cancer and this #WorldCancerDay we're raising awareness of the 5 most common signs of cancer in young people. Do you know what they are... ❓

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