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‘Drop-in’ chest x-ray service intended to catch lung cancer early continues in Manchester

2022-09-28T11:20:37+00:00

Bury, Heywood, Rochdale and Middleton residents are still able to get a hassle-free chest x-ray at their local hospital without booking an appointment. Since the COVID pandemic hit, the NHS has reported that the number of people coming into hospitals to get checked for lung cancer has significantly reduced. In a bid to avoid unnecessary illness, catch the killer early, and offer treatment to anyone who may need it, the NHS is offering a valuable new service that is expected to help identify patients who may be at risk. Since Monday July 11, members of the public residing in Bury, [...]

‘Drop-in’ chest x-ray service intended to catch lung cancer early continues in Manchester2022-09-28T11:20:37+00:00

Father-of-four who was successfully treated for blood cancer urges others to go to their GP ‘if something is not right’

2022-12-19T16:19:15+00:00

Jonathan Smith who was successfully treated for blood cancer is raising awareness during Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September. September is also Blood Cancer Awareness Month. It also marks one year since father-of-four Jonathan Smith, from Hale, completed successful treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia – a type of blood cancer. Now Jonathan is joining Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance to encourage people to make sure they recognise the signs and symptoms of blood cancer. Jonathan, a keen cyclist, initially noticed something wasn’t quite right in January 2021 when he found himself getting tired more easily. [...]

Father-of-four who was successfully treated for blood cancer urges others to go to their GP ‘if something is not right’2022-12-19T16:19:15+00:00

Greater Manchester volunteers return to help NHS trial new cancer screening test

2022-12-19T16:16:32+00:00

Back to Latest News Hundreds of volunteers from across Greater Manchester – including Oldham, Salford, Manchester, Trafford, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Wigan, Bury, Bolton, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop - will be invited to return to mobile clinics over the coming weeks for their second appointment as part of the NHS-Galleri trial. Staff in front of a mobile unit which is coming to Greater Manchester as part of the NHS Galleri trial Participants will be asked to give another blood sample to help investigate whether a multi-cancer blood screening test can help to detect cancer [...]

Greater Manchester volunteers return to help NHS trial new cancer screening test2022-12-19T16:16:32+00:00

2020 – 2021 Cancer Alliance Report published

2022-07-29T13:57:38+00:00

2020 - 2021 Cancer Alliance Report published 29 July 2022 Today Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance publishes a two year report covering work that has taken place across our Alliance during 2020 and 2021. The report considers some of the challenges and subsequent measures brought about during the pandemic, in addition to innovative and progressive projects across our cancer pathways to improve the outcomes and experiences of people affected by cancer in our region. Professor Dave Shackley and Claire O'Rourke, Director and Managing Director of Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance respectively, said: Whilst this time brought about huge change, our commitment and resolve [...]

2020 – 2021 Cancer Alliance Report published2022-07-29T13:57:38+00:00

Greater Manchester Cancer Awards open for entries

2022-07-27T11:02:24+00:00

Greater Manchester Cancer Awards open for entries July 2022 The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is delighted to announce that the first ever Greater Manchester Cancer Awards are now open for entries. The Cancer Alliance wants to celebrate the teams across our cancer network and their dedication to go above and beyond every day to improve outcomes and experiences for people affected by cancer here in Greater Manchester. Six categories have been developed to showcase some of the best work our system has to offer. Our categories include: Outstanding Care Award Greater Manchester Collaboration Award Commitment to Equality Award Research Award Educational [...]

Greater Manchester Cancer Awards open for entries2022-07-27T11:02:24+00:00

“Drop-in” chest x-rays launch in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale

2022-07-08T13:05:49+00:00

New “drop-in” x-ray service launches for Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale residents with on-going coughs in a bid to catch cancer early Friday 08 July 2022 NHS teams are encouraging members of the public with lingering chest symptoms to get them checked out via a new, no-appointment necessary service at their local hospital. Launching on Monday 11 July, members of the public from Bury, Heywood, Rochdale and Middleton are able to attend their local hospital for a chest x-ray, without needing to see a GP and without the need to book an appointment, if they have on-going symptoms that could indicate lung [...]

“Drop-in” chest x-rays launch in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale2022-07-08T13:05:49+00:00

“Drop-in” chest x-rays launch in Bury

2022-07-08T13:03:50+00:00

New “drop-in” x-ray service launches for Bury residents with on-going coughs in a bid to catch cancer early Friday 08 July 2022 NHS teams are encouraging members of the public with lingering chest symptoms to get them checked out via a new, no-appointment necessary service at their local hospital. Launching on Monday 11 July, members of the public from Bury, Heywood, Rochdale and Middleton are able to attend their local hospital for a chest x-ray, without needing to see a GP and without the need to book an appointment, if they have on-going symptoms that could indicate lung problems. It is [...]

“Drop-in” chest x-rays launch in Bury2022-07-08T13:03:50+00:00

User Involvement Newsletter 2

2022-03-24T13:39:27+00:00

Issue 2, Spring 2022 Welcome to the second edition of our Greater Manchester Cancer User Involvement newsletter. We hope you enjoyed issue one, and found it a useful way to keep in touch with the work that's been going on. As you all are aware, we’re looking at how we can do things better, and in our recent survey, better communication was asked for. You asked, and we said let’s improve.   We hope you find the update useful and informative, and we’d welcome your feedback and input. Please get in touch with Jess or Sinead if you [...]

User Involvement Newsletter 22022-03-24T13:39:27+00:00

Cancer Appointments are Continuing – Please Attend if you are asked to

2022-02-28T14:00:34+00:00

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is reassuring people that it is still safe to attend cancer appointments. Cancer has been a priority throughout the pandemic and the NHS will continue to prioritise cancer services as we manage the Omicron wave. Cancer assessment and treatments will continue, and people are being urged to keep their appointments. Measures are in place to help protect patients and staff and it is important to not delay cancer treatment. Urgent cancer surgery is being prioritised, with COVID-protected areas helping to ensure patients continue to receive safe and timely operations for cancer. Dr Sarah Taylor, a GP in South Manchester [...]

Cancer Appointments are Continuing – Please Attend if you are asked to2022-02-28T14:00:34+00:00

The Princess Royal visits Greater Manchester Prehabilitation Programme to Commend Positive Impact on Cancer Patients

2022-02-28T14:27:29+00:00

Back to Latest News Princess Anne met with staff and patients on her visit to the specialist cancer programme. As Patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Her Royal Highness alongside Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham and representatives from the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, was introduced to a number of staff working on the specialist cancer programme, including exercise specialists, people affected by cancer enrolled on the service, its Clinical Director Dr John Moore and its Allied Health Professional (AHP) Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead Zoe Merchant. The Princess Royal was shown several demonstrations of typical [...]

The Princess Royal visits Greater Manchester Prehabilitation Programme to Commend Positive Impact on Cancer Patients2022-02-28T14:27:29+00:00
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