Updates - Cancer
Results from the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2021
The Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2021 results are now available and show the consistently high levels of care young cancer patients receive. Cancer care providers will analyse these results in detail to learn where they could do even better.
NEL Cancer Alliance primary care update October 2022
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BHRUT current capacity challenges for 2ww referrals
Due to the increase in referrals and continued workforce capacity issues, the breast service has reinstated triaging of all 2ww breast referrals and the dermatology service will be actively seeking to put on additional capacity to meet your referral demand.
NEL Targeted lung health check programme - BD and Tower Hamlets
The Targeted Lung Health Check service is being introduced in Barking and Dagenham and Tower Hamlets by the North East London Cancer Alliance and partners. The aim of the programme is to identify lung cancer at an earlier stage in the 55-74 aged population who have ever smoked.
Engaging people affected by cancer in NEL
North East London Cancer Alliance are looking to talk to people affected by cancer (patients, family members or carers) about their experience of accessing well being or mental health services and/or psychosocial support in North East London.
Decommissioning of C the Signs
Following the evaluation of the C the Signs (CTS) pilot, the decision has been made to not commission the tool by the clinical leads and Cancer Boards and therefore C the Signs will no longer be funded centrally.
NHS Breast Screening Programme - Advice and information for GP practices
The Regional Heads of Public Health Commissioning are asking all GP practices to ensure they are aware that women are sent their initial screening invitations sometime between their 50th and before their 53rd birthday