GM Cancer News

James Murray, Health and Social Care Secretary, has been visiting Wythenshawe Hospital - part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to witness the pioneering work of clinicians using artificial intelligence to detect diseases earlier. Wythenshawe Hospital is one of a series of hospitals using the new technology in Greater Manchester thanks to the Greater Manchester Chest X-Ray AI pilot which was has been rolled out across seven NHS trusts by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. The pilot demonstrates what can be achieved when partners come together with a shared goal. Through collaboration between Greater Manchester Cancer [...]

The first full results have been announced from the NHS-Galleri trial, a research study looking into the use of a blood test to see if it can help the NHS to detect cancer early. The aim of the trial is to see if using the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test alongside existing cancer screening can help to find cancer early. More than 142,000 volunteers aged 50–77 from eight regions of England, including around 20,000 from Greater Manchester, took part in the trial. Reducing late-stage cancer Substantially fewer of the most advanced cancers were diagnosed [...]

People in Greater Manchester are being urged to “get curious” about their lung health this Pride month.  The NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance has teamed up with OUTpatients, the UK’s LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity, to raise awareness about NHS Lung Cancer Screening during the Pride season in the city. Ezra Johnson from OUT Patients and Oliver Butterworth from Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance (left to right) centre join members of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening staff at their mobile clinic currently parked at Hazel Grove Park and Ride. Research shows LGBTIQ+ people are more likely to [...]

Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales visited The Christie Hospital’s Withington site today, where the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is also hosted. Her Royal Highness’s visit was to highlight the vital role of supporting people’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing alongside their clinical treatment. The Princess met with staff, and patients currently undergoing chemotherapy. Her Royal Highness also met patients receiving complementary therapy and heard how it has assisted their physical and emotional wellbeing. The Princess then visited the art room and met resident artist Patricia Mountford. The Princess also met with gardener [...]

People across the North West are benefiting from life-saving lung cancer screening, with new figures showing that 1,700 people across Greater Manchester have now been diagnosed through the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme. The milestone comes as the NHS announces that more than 10,000 people nationwide have now been diagnosed with lung cancer through screening — helping detect the disease earlier, when treatment is more likely to be successful. The targeted programme invites people aged 55 to 74 who currently smoke or have smoked in the past for a lung health check. Those identified as [...]

Researchers, community workers, patients and NHS staff who have gone above and beyond to make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer have been honoured at a ceremony in Manchester city centre. The awards are now in their third year and have grown bigger and bigger each year. Over 300 people came together last night (12 May) to celebrate those who have the dedication to go above and beyond every day to improve outcomes and experiences for patients in Greater [...]

FORMER women’s world marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe was in Manchester today (Tuesday 12 May) to share a powerful message about her family’s experience of cancer at the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference. Paula was speaking at the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference. Paula, who won the London Marathon three times and is one of the UK’s most successful long-distance runners, was talking to health professionals and researchers about the importance of recognising cancer symptoms early. The four-time Olympian recounted how her daughter Isla Lough was diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer - a [...]

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been granted Royal Assent this week (29 April 2026), delivering a historic step towards a smoke-free UK and protecting people from the harms of tobacco by making it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009. This world-leading legislation means today’s children will never legally be sold cigarettes, breaking the cycle of addiction and disadvantage that has persisted for decades. Louise Brown, Clinical Lead for Lung Cancer at Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, has been reacting to the news. She said: "Smoking is the leading [...]

A Radcliffe woman is urging others to attend their NHS lung cancer screening after her own routine check led to a life‑saving diagnosis. Sue Ravenscroft, 64, received an invite in the post to attend an NHS lung health check at a mobile clinic parked at Asda in Radcliffe. Sue found out she had lung cancer after going for a Lung Health Check at a mobile clinic Despite having no symptoms and feeling well, she decided to go — a decision she now believes saved her life. Sue, who works in HR, spoke to a [...]

A 23-year-old woman from Salford is urging others not to dismiss worrying symptoms after her stomach pains turned out to be bowel cancer. Martha had surgery to remove her appendix and one-third of her large bowel to remove a cancerous tumour. Martha Dickson initially believed she was badly constipated when she began experiencing persistent abdominal pain. But after more than a week of discomfort that became so severe it left her in tears, she called NHS 111 and was told to go straight to A&E. After tests at Salford Royal Hospital, Martha was diagnosed with [...]