
NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance
@cancer_east
Transformation enabling earlier/faster diagnosis to increase survivorship. We aim to make the right thing for patients the easiest thing to do for clinicians.
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https://eastmidlandscanceralliance.nhs.uk 23-04-2020 08:52:45
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To mark Sun Awareness Week, colleagues from UHL dermatology team have made a short video to share their top tips for keeping safe in sunny weather. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Leicester's Hospitals Skcin youtube.com/shorts/-qqiDEO…

There are over 5,000 lives lost to bladder cancer every year. Early diagnosis makes cancer more treatable. Symptom awareness and timely presentation saves lives. Don't delay getting support, it could save your life. ActionBladderCancer NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire



The NCPES is back! And they're looking for patients to help make the survey accessible for all. Please share the picture widely to get as much input as we can. Together we can close the gap and eliminate health inequalities. NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Northamptonshire


This National Sunscreen Day, let's keep the momentum we have started this skin cancer awareness month. Prevention is our best weapon against cancer. Always be safe. Use sunscreen. It could save your life. Skcin NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 Integrated Care Northamptonshire NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire


We are stronger together. Together we can beat cancer. As Bladder Cancer awareness month comes to a close let's not lose the momentum and continue to raise awareness for the 11th most common cancer in the UK. ActionBladderCancer NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 Integrated Care Northamptonshire


Each day over 1000 people receive the news they have cancer. It may be Bladder and Skin cancer awareness month, but let's not forget all those battling cancer today, no matter which. We are stronger together. Talk Cancer NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Northamptonshire


Want to keep up with all things EMCA? We’ve created a news page so you can do just that! Check out the latest news from us and all our partners across the East Midlands here: eastmidlandscanceralliance.nhs.uk/news-events/ne… NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 Integrated Care Northamptonshire NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire


📰NHS England have announced liquid biopsy genomic tests for cancer now available across England. The tests, which detect cancer by looking for fragments of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) in the blood, are now available through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service Full story: eastgenomics.nhs.uk/about-us/news-…


Our Cancer Delivery Plan 2025/26 is here! We’re committed to delivering the best possible cancer care across the East Mids, with our partners by our side See what’s ahead and how we make a difference: eastmidlandscanceralliance.nhs.uk/about/national… NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Northamptonshire



🚀We’re now on LinkedIn! Follow us to stay updated on how we’re improving cancer care across the East Midlands—through innovation, collaboration, and patient-first solutions. 👉Connect with us here: linkedin.com/company/east-m… NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Northamptonshire


We're on a mission to transform cancer care across the East Midlands. We've built a powerhouse of talent to drive real change. Explore our new team structure and discover the faces behind the plan: eastmidlandscanceralliance.nhs.uk/about/about-th… NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Northamptonshire



This Men's Health Awareness Week, let's break the stigma around men's physical and mental health. Whether you're checking in on a friend, a brother, or yourself—every conversation counts. Together, we can build a healthier future. youtu.be/_KX9L633JAo Mates In Mind

🚨 Early lung cancer detection saves lives. We teamed up with LLR ICB Cancer, NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and Leicester's Hospitals to pilot a text-message symptom checker in Coalville. Patients could request an X-ray without seeing a GP. ✅ 2 lung cancer cases found 🕐 1 caught early Innovation in action.

🧠💪It's Men's Health Awareness Week! Men’s health matters—physically and mentally. This week, take a moment to check in with the men in your life. A simple “How are you really doing?” can go a long way. Because when we talk, we heal. Mates In Mind youtu.be/MhtUdkNf5Qk


Every day, more than 30 men in the East Midlands hear the life-changing words: “You have cancer.” This Men’s Health Awareness Week, let’s stand together—honour their courage, raise awareness, and support the fight against cancer. Together, we are stronger. Mates In Mind


25% of myeloma cases take over 10 months to diagnose. Over 30% are diagnosed through an emergency route. Knowing the symptoms can make all the difference. Early diagnosis saves lives. Myeloma UK NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Derby and Derbyshire 💙 NHS Lincolnshire ICB 💙 youtu.be/q9NYE8yPCOE