Such an honour to work with such great colleagues to improve cancer waiting times for our patients

A privilege to lead this programme with Lisa G-Dawson & Sarah Hulme alongside all of these brilliant colleagues & others. >17,000 days saved in the cancer pathway since we began & exciting times with expansion underway for new diagnostics & therapeutics ☺️ Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance @PWMJohnson

Brilliant to see some of our Patient and Carer representatives supporting the launch of our new bowel cancer awareness roadshow launching today at Piccadilly Gardens 🚐👏 PPIE Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance #ThisVanCan #JointheBowelMovement

Great to be with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance team and CR Selvasekar in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Christmas markets to launch #thisvancan raising awareness for signs & symptoms of bowel cancer

Have you had indigestion that lasts for three weeks or more? It could be a sign of cancer. Make sure you see your doctor to check everything is OK this #MensHealthMonth For more information see ➡️ bit.ly/4bJcILO #GMOesophagealCancer

The Greater Manchester Single Queue Diagnostics initiative allows patients to choose the earliest available diagnostic appointment across Greater Manchester, regardless of hospital, reducing waiting times, ensuring equity in access, and maximising capacity. #GMCancerHighlights24

The second Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference in October brought together 70 delegates from 9 professional groups and 12 cancer alliances to network, share best practices, and raise awareness of Metastatic Breast Cancer. #GMCancerAcademy #GMCancerHighlights24

After 60 years on the planet I’ve heard a lot of advice and wisdom. Only some have stuck and helped me navigate the challenges and opportunities life brings. In under two minutes I’ll share 12 that have worked for me. Scroll to the end and I’ll share a bonus one you’ll love.🧵

Joined us at one of our lowest moments. A huge part of the journey in making us dream again. Thank you, Ian. 🤍 #bwfc

An NHS mobile clinic offering Lung Health Checks has arrived at Asda Moss Bank Way in #Bolton. People who are current or former smokers aged 55 to 74 & registered with certain GP practices will be sent an invite. Look out for your invite gmcancer.org.uk/gmcancernews/m… #GMLungHealthCheck

Free Lung Health Checks are being offered to current/former smokers in Bolton aged 55-74. These can help find lung cancer at an early stage when it is much more treatable and help save lives. People who are eligible will receive an invite in the post. theboltonnews.co.uk/news/24864212.…

We're absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with Dianne Oxberry Trust and Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance this March for #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth...watch this space! 🤩 #ThisVanCan

🌿 Supporting those who support others 🌿 On 21 March, we’re hosting a wellbeing day for our Patient and Carer Representatives – a chance to come together, share experiences & explore new activities to improve mental health 👉 Get involved: gmcancer.org.uk/voices #TimeToTalkDay

A breast cancer study created in memory of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has already helped identify more than 80 young women who are at risk of developing breast cancer. Full Story on BBC News 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

😊 Evidence demonstrating the value of regional tobacco control programmes like Make Smoking History | Greater Manchester & @fresh deliver in reducing the substantial burden of tobacco related harm. Shows what can happen when you truly invest in prevention & upstream models of care MFT NHS NHS Greater Manchester

Smoking prevalence has fallen faster to reduce the geographical inequality the north suffered thanks to investment in tobacco control. So much more could be done with the proportionate amount of funding to the level of harm tobacco causes Make Smoking History | Greater Manchester NHS Greater Manchester Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

The chances of developing prostate cancer are higher for: • black men • men over the age of 50 • or for those who have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer. If you fall into one of these groups you should speak to your GP. #GMProstateCancer

The team behind STAMPEDE has been shortlisted for a prestigious NIHR Impact Prize. The trial, which Christie researchers have been involved in, has produced multiple practice-changing results and improved life expectancy for patients with advanced prostate cancer.

HUGE for prehab/rehab in cancer care. First study to show reduced cancer recurrence and improved survival from exercise in an RCT Published in the NEJM Hopefully the much needed turning point for equitable access to prehab-rehab for cancer patients nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.105…

A new AI-tool which helps identify men who need prostate cancer treatment most urgently is being launched by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance at hospitals in the region. aboutmanchester.co.uk/new-ai-tool-to…