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A cancer survivor from Manchester is speaking out about his experience of prostate cancer this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to help encourage men to be aware of their risk. Gilbert Morgan, aged 59, from Moston, Manchester, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 after he went for a PSA blood test. Since his diagnosis Gilly has made it his mission to educate men in his community and to raise awareness about the increased risk of prostate cancer amongst Black men over aged 45. Gilly’s PSA test results showed he required further investigations and he [...]

The Greater Manchester Cancer Conference and Awards is back for 2025, taking place on 25th – 26th November. Fantastic opportunity to showcase work at the Conference. This is a flagship event for the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, bringing together colleagues, partners and patient representatives from across the system to share best practice, update on latest priorities and developments in cancer, and share new and promising innovations. As we start to shape the agenda, we’re inviting expressions of interest for sessions on both the main stage and for breakout sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase work, share exciting [...]

LBC Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz has chaired a reception at the Manchester Art Gallery, to raise awareness in the northwest of the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme. Vanessa Feltz has chaired a reception at the Manchester Art Gallery, to raise awareness in the northwest of the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme. The event, hosted by Jnetics and Chai Cancer Care in partnership with NHS England on Wednesday 15 January, was about continuing to drive awareness of the Jewish BRCA Testing Programme. The event was well attended by leading figures from NHS England and key stakeholders spanning the [...]