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"Bringing together cancer leaders, commissioners, service providers, those affected by cancer, and third-sector organisations to take a whole-population approach to improving cancer services across our geography"
Join the fight against cancer inequalities in Thames Valley!
Cancer Allies works with communities to improve screening, care & outcomes. Funding available for local initiatives.
thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk
#CancerAllies #TVCA #HealthEquity #HealthInequalities
Cancer Allies works with communities to improve screening, care & outcomes. Funding available for local initiatives.
thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk
#CancerAllies #TVCA #HealthEquity #HealthInequalities
December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Join the fight against cancer inequalities in Thames Valley!
Cancer Allies works with communities to improve screening, care & outcomes. Funding available for local initiatives.
thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk
#CancerAllies #TVCA #HealthEquity #HealthInequalities
Cancer Allies works with communities to improve screening, care & outcomes. Funding available for local initiatives.
thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk
#CancerAllies #TVCA #HealthEquity #HealthInequalities
Stomach cancer often hides behind everyday symptoms — indigestion, bloating, or feeling full too soon.
If it persists, don’t ignore it. Early action matters. More info at:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/s...
#GastricCancerAwarenessMonth #StomachCancer #NHS
If it persists, don’t ignore it. Early action matters. More info at:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/s...
#GastricCancerAwarenessMonth #StomachCancer #NHS
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Stomach cancer often hides behind everyday symptoms — indigestion, bloating, or feeling full too soon.
If it persists, don’t ignore it. Early action matters. More info at:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/s...
#GastricCancerAwarenessMonth #StomachCancer #NHS
If it persists, don’t ignore it. Early action matters. More info at:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/s...
#GastricCancerAwarenessMonth #StomachCancer #NHS
Watch our new videos explaining what happens during a CT scan or an endoscopy. In Urdu, Polish & English. Watch now:
English: youtu.be/-l2W9m1AXeA?...
اردو: youtu.be/6QsAgp96sgY?...
Polski: youtu.be/PbHSKrI-1VY?...
#PatientInfo #CancerResearchUK #TVCA
English: youtu.be/-l2W9m1AXeA?...
اردو: youtu.be/6QsAgp96sgY?...
Polski: youtu.be/PbHSKrI-1VY?...
#PatientInfo #CancerResearchUK #TVCA
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Watch our new videos explaining what happens during a CT scan or an endoscopy. In Urdu, Polish & English. Watch now:
English: youtu.be/-l2W9m1AXeA?...
اردو: youtu.be/6QsAgp96sgY?...
Polski: youtu.be/PbHSKrI-1VY?...
#PatientInfo #CancerResearchUK #TVCA
English: youtu.be/-l2W9m1AXeA?...
اردو: youtu.be/6QsAgp96sgY?...
Polski: youtu.be/PbHSKrI-1VY?...
#PatientInfo #CancerResearchUK #TVCA
Mouth Cancer Awareness Month reminds us: ulcers that don’t heal, lumps, or persistent pain shouldn’t be ignored.
Early checks make all the difference. More info here: thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk/our-work/pat...
#MouthCancerAwarenessMonth #CheckYourMouth #NHS Mouth cancer - NHS
Early checks make all the difference. More info here: thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk/our-work/pat...
#MouthCancerAwarenessMonth #CheckYourMouth #NHS Mouth cancer - NHS
Mouth and throat cancers - thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk
Know the signs, symptoms, and risks of mouth and throat cancers and ensure you seek medical advice if you have any
thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Mouth Cancer Awareness Month reminds us: ulcers that don’t heal, lumps, or persistent pain shouldn’t be ignored.
Early checks make all the difference. More info here: thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk/our-work/pat...
#MouthCancerAwarenessMonth #CheckYourMouth #NHS Mouth cancer - NHS
Early checks make all the difference. More info here: thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk/our-work/pat...
#MouthCancerAwarenessMonth #CheckYourMouth #NHS Mouth cancer - NHS
Today marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day, one of the toughest cancers to detect early.
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness & improving early detection can change outcomes.
More at: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness & improving early detection can change outcomes.
More at: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day, one of the toughest cancers to detect early.
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness & improving early detection can change outcomes.
More at: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness & improving early detection can change outcomes.
More at: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Today marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day, one of the toughest cancers to detect early.
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness & improving early detection can change outcomes.
More at: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness & improving early detection can change outcomes.
More at: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day, one of the toughest cancers to detect early.
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness & improving early detection can change outcomes.
More at: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness & improving early detection can change outcomes.
More at: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but spotting it early can save lives.
If you or someone you know has had a cough for more than 3 weeks, book an appt with your GP & get checked.
Watch real stories from those affected by lung cancer at: roycastle.org #lungcancerawarenessmonth
If you or someone you know has had a cough for more than 3 weeks, book an appt with your GP & get checked.
Watch real stories from those affected by lung cancer at: roycastle.org #lungcancerawarenessmonth
This is Lung Cancer - roycastle.org
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Lung cancer is the UK’s third most common cancer — but awareness and understanding remain dangerously low. It’s still seen as a “self-inflicted” disease, symptoms are ...
roycastle.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but spotting it early can save lives.
If you or someone you know has had a cough for more than 3 weeks, book an appt with your GP & get checked.
Watch real stories from those affected by lung cancer at: roycastle.org #lungcancerawarenessmonth
If you or someone you know has had a cough for more than 3 weeks, book an appt with your GP & get checked.
Watch real stories from those affected by lung cancer at: roycastle.org #lungcancerawarenessmonth
The moustaches are serious. The message’s even more so.
This Movember, let’s talk about the stuff men usually don’t — prostate, testicular cancer, and mental health.
A chat with your mate or your doctor could actually save your life. uk.movember.com
#Movember #MensHealth #GrowAMoSaveABro
This Movember, let’s talk about the stuff men usually don’t — prostate, testicular cancer, and mental health.
A chat with your mate or your doctor could actually save your life. uk.movember.com
#Movember #MensHealth #GrowAMoSaveABro
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The moustaches are serious. The message’s even more so.
This Movember, let’s talk about the stuff men usually don’t — prostate, testicular cancer, and mental health.
A chat with your mate or your doctor could actually save your life. uk.movember.com
#Movember #MensHealth #GrowAMoSaveABro
This Movember, let’s talk about the stuff men usually don’t — prostate, testicular cancer, and mental health.
A chat with your mate or your doctor could actually save your life. uk.movember.com
#Movember #MensHealth #GrowAMoSaveABro
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Join us via Zoom on Tuesday 11th November from 1pm for our latest webinar, to learn about local cancer care and support.
Speakers from @tvca2025.bsky.social and @maggiescentres.bsky.social will be talking about their work and offering advice, with Q&A. healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/news/join-ou...
Speakers from @tvca2025.bsky.social and @maggiescentres.bsky.social will be talking about their work and offering advice, with Q&A. healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/news/join-ou...
October 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Join us via Zoom on Tuesday 11th November from 1pm for our latest webinar, to learn about local cancer care and support.
Speakers from @tvca2025.bsky.social and @maggiescentres.bsky.social will be talking about their work and offering advice, with Q&A. healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/news/join-ou...
Speakers from @tvca2025.bsky.social and @maggiescentres.bsky.social will be talking about their work and offering advice, with Q&A. healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/news/join-ou...
🎉 Stoptober 2025. 🎉 What a month! Every cigarette avoided this month is a step toward better health and a lower risk of cancer. If you’ve stayed smoke-free for 28 days, you’re already 5 times more likely to quit for good. That means fewer cancers and stronger lungs. www.nhs.uk/better-healt... 👏
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🎉 Stoptober 2025. 🎉 What a month! Every cigarette avoided this month is a step toward better health and a lower risk of cancer. If you’ve stayed smoke-free for 28 days, you’re already 5 times more likely to quit for good. That means fewer cancers and stronger lungs. www.nhs.uk/better-healt... 👏
🎉 One month smoke-free! 🎉 A huge milestone: 28 days without smoking means you’re five times more likely to quit for good. The longer you stay smoke-free, the more you lower your cancer risk. Here’s to a healthier future. 💙 More at - www.nhs.uk/better-healt... #Stoptober #SmokeFree #CancerAwareness
October 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🎉 One month smoke-free! 🎉 A huge milestone: 28 days without smoking means you’re five times more likely to quit for good. The longer you stay smoke-free, the more you lower your cancer risk. Here’s to a healthier future. 💙 More at - www.nhs.uk/better-healt... #Stoptober #SmokeFree #CancerAwareness
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers, but outcomes aren’t equal for everyone. Women from minority ethnic backgrounds face delayed follow-ups and diagnostic barriers, increasing the risk of later-stage diagnoses.
More: breastcancernow.org/support-for-... #BlackHistoryMonth
More: breastcancernow.org/support-for-... #BlackHistoryMonth
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers, but outcomes aren’t equal for everyone. Women from minority ethnic backgrounds face delayed follow-ups and diagnostic barriers, increasing the risk of later-stage diagnoses.
More: breastcancernow.org/support-for-... #BlackHistoryMonth
More: breastcancernow.org/support-for-... #BlackHistoryMonth
25 Oct = MDS World Awareness Day 🔴 Raising awareness of MDS helps patients access support earlier. #MDSAwareness #CancerAwareness mdspatientsupport.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
25 Oct = MDS World Awareness Day 🔴 Raising awareness of MDS helps patients access support earlier. #MDSAwareness #CancerAwareness mdspatientsupport.org.uk
Black men face a higher risk of prostate cancer - around 1 in 4 are diagnosed, compared to 1 in 8 White men. Ask your GP about PSA testing (simple blood test that checks for signs of cancer) from age 50, or 45 if Black or with a family history. More: prostatecanceruk.org?utm_source=g...
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Black men face a higher risk of prostate cancer - around 1 in 4 are diagnosed, compared to 1 in 8 White men. Ask your GP about PSA testing (simple blood test that checks for signs of cancer) from age 50, or 45 if Black or with a family history. More: prostatecanceruk.org?utm_source=g...
Did you know? Patients with limited English may face barriers to cancer screening. Our new video resources can help primary care teams communicate more effectively and encourage uptake. Explore more:
Cancer screening - other languages and BSL
Watch local GPs talk with patients through cancer screening in other languages and using British Sign Language.
youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Did you know? Patients with limited English may face barriers to cancer screening. Our new video resources can help primary care teams communicate more effectively and encourage uptake. Explore more:
🌟 Three weeks smoke-free! 🌟 By now, cravings are easing and your lungs are thanking you. Every day without tobacco cuts your risk of life-threatening cancers. Stick with it—you’re proving it’s possible. More at: www.nhs.uk/better-healt...
October 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🌟 Three weeks smoke-free! 🌟 By now, cravings are easing and your lungs are thanking you. Every day without tobacco cuts your risk of life-threatening cancers. Stick with it—you’re proving it’s possible. More at: www.nhs.uk/better-healt...
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Around 6,000 people are diagnosed every year in the UK. Awareness of symptoms and risk factors can save lives. Find out more: britishlivertrust.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Around 6,000 people are diagnosed every year in the UK. Awareness of symptoms and risk factors can save lives. Find out more: britishlivertrust.org.uk
👏 Two weeks without smoking! 👏 Staying smoke-free for 14 days means your body is already repairing itself. Every cigarette avoided reduces your risk of cancers like lung, throat and bladder. Keep stacking those healthy days. Quit smoking: www.nhs.uk/better-healt...
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
👏 Two weeks without smoking! 👏 Staying smoke-free for 14 days means your body is already repairing itself. Every cigarette avoided reduces your risk of cancers like lung, throat and bladder. Keep stacking those healthy days. Quit smoking: www.nhs.uk/better-healt...
It’s Allied Health Professionals Day 2025!
From physios to radiographers, dietitians to paramedics — AHPs keep the NHS strong and patients thriving.
💙 Thank you to every one of the 185,000 AHPs changing lives across the UK. #AHPDay #NHS www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/ahps-day/
From physios to radiographers, dietitians to paramedics — AHPs keep the NHS strong and patients thriving.
💙 Thank you to every one of the 185,000 AHPs changing lives across the UK. #AHPDay #NHS www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/ahps-day/
October 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It’s Allied Health Professionals Day 2025!
From physios to radiographers, dietitians to paramedics — AHPs keep the NHS strong and patients thriving.
💙 Thank you to every one of the 185,000 AHPs changing lives across the UK. #AHPDay #NHS www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/ahps-day/
From physios to radiographers, dietitians to paramedics — AHPs keep the NHS strong and patients thriving.
💙 Thank you to every one of the 185,000 AHPs changing lives across the UK. #AHPDay #NHS www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/ahps-day/
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Around 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection saves lives. Learn more: breastcancernow.org
October 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Around 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection saves lives. Learn more: breastcancernow.org
Cancer screening saves lives. These videos are here to help more people access the tests they’re entitled to, regardless of language or communication barriers. ▶️ Share with your networks:
Cancer screening - other languages and BSL
Watch local GPs talk with patients through cancer screening in other languages and using British Sign Language.
youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Cancer screening saves lives. These videos are here to help more people access the tests they’re entitled to, regardless of language or communication barriers. ▶️ Share with your networks:
We’ve developed cancer screening videos to support patients with limited English or who use BSL. These tools help everyone access life-saving screening. Watch:
Cancer screening - other languages and BSL
Watch local GPs talk with patients through cancer screening in other languages and using British Sign Language.
youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We’ve developed cancer screening videos to support patients with limited English or who use BSL. These tools help everyone access life-saving screening. Watch:
Cancer affects more than the body - it tests your mind too.
“There is light at the end of the tunnel.” and you don’t have to face this alone. Get help at: www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-infor...
#WorldMentalHealthDay #CancerSupport #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay
“There is light at the end of the tunnel.” and you don’t have to face this alone. Get help at: www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-infor...
#WorldMentalHealthDay #CancerSupport #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Cancer affects more than the body - it tests your mind too.
“There is light at the end of the tunnel.” and you don’t have to face this alone. Get help at: www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-infor...
#WorldMentalHealthDay #CancerSupport #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay
“There is light at the end of the tunnel.” and you don’t have to face this alone. Get help at: www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-infor...
#WorldMentalHealthDay #CancerSupport #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay
✨ Are you now one week smoke-free? ✨ Every week without cigarettes is a win for your health. Smoking causes at least 15 different types of cancer, and the risk drops the longer you stay smoke-free. Small steps today = a healthier tomorrow. More at: www.nhs.uk/better-healt...
October 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
✨ Are you now one week smoke-free? ✨ Every week without cigarettes is a win for your health. Smoking causes at least 15 different types of cancer, and the risk drops the longer you stay smoke-free. Small steps today = a healthier tomorrow. More at: www.nhs.uk/better-healt...
September = Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛
1 in 450 children will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 15.
Research and support change outcomes — awareness matters. More: www.cclg.org.uk/childhood-ca...
1 in 450 children will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 15.
Research and support change outcomes — awareness matters. More: www.cclg.org.uk/childhood-ca...
September 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
September = Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛
1 in 450 children will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 15.
Research and support change outcomes — awareness matters. More: www.cclg.org.uk/childhood-ca...
1 in 450 children will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 15.
Research and support change outcomes — awareness matters. More: www.cclg.org.uk/childhood-ca...