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Come along for a FREE health and wellbeing event @ Sandbach RUFC, 11-2pm, Sat March 22 to access health checks, support services and expert advice. Your health matters! Come along, speak to professionals and find the right support for you and your loved ones. 📢 No booking needed – Just drop in!

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Great to see so many at CMCA’s Education Planning Event, discussing cancer care workforce education. There’ll be talks on CMCA’s education platform The Cancer Academy; on the national ACCEND programme; on health inequalities and patient engagement; and on workforce modelling and national funding.

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Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest. So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. nhs.uk/breast

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Common symptoms of oesophageal cancer include: • difficulty swallowing • unexplained weight loss • indigestion or heartburn • pain in your throat or behind your breastbone Contact your GP practice if your symptoms won't go away. #oesophagealcancerawarenessmonth

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Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. If something in your body doesn’t feel right, contact your GP practice. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out. For more information on cancer signs and symptoms go to nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

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Read our blog on our ‘123 Approach’ health inequalities training – now available to individuals and organisations. It is a way to empower NHS staff working in cancer services to understand and tackle health inequalities themselves - and take action. See: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/blog/how-our...

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Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest. So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. nhs.uk/breast

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This month there has been some really hopeful news about cancer treatment and care in Cheshire and Merseyside. cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/cancer-... cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/more-pe... But the work continues on improving cancer services, care and outcomes for patients across the region.

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It is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month when we highlight the disease that develops in the pipe that connects your mouth to your stomach. There are many possible symptoms of oesophageal cancer, but they might be hard to spot. Find out what they are at this NHS page: www.nhs.uk/conditions/o...

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Save the date! 14th March is our 4th National Cancer CNS Day. Join us on social media to show support and appreciation for our amazing Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Workforce! #NationalCancerCNSDay

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Do you work with cancer patients and want to shape the future of education and training of cancer care professionals? Please complete the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development Programme (ACCEND) Workforce Survey. Fill in the survey here: tinyurl.com/bdv8ew28 before Feb 25th.

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Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest. So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. nhs.uk/breast

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Not all heartburn is harmless, it could be a sign of oesophageal cancer, one of the UK’s least survivable cancers. This is often because it’s diagnosed far too late. If you suffer from persistent heartburn, please contact your GP surgery for advice. See youtu.be/-ubVGFQGwXE

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Cheshire and Merseyside patients are having cancer detected at a much more treatable stage thanks to a number of targeted checks. The region is ranked 8th for the early detection of cancer – up from 20th out of 21 cancer alliances in England in 2018. See cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/cancer-...

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The NHS lung checks that have found hundreds of cancers so far in our region have a new name. Targeted Lung Health Checks will now be called Lung Cancer Screening, to reflect the main benefit of the test – finding cancer. For more on the checks, see: youtu.be/EJoD6E3MhYc?...

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Tummy trouble such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or blood in your pee – even just once, could be a sign of cancer. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable. Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms

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CMCA is hosting an Education Planning Event on Wednesday, Feb 26th, from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Join us for a day of collaboration and learning at the Aintree Racecourse Retail and Business Park, Liverpool. See: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheshire-a...

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This is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, increasing understanding of the world's 8th most common cancer. Dr Joachim Chan, a consultant specialising in oesophageal cancer, gives informaiton on symptoms, causes and other important things about the disease. #OesophagealCancerAwarenessMonth

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Get in touch with Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance's Patient Engagement Team if you would like to become involved in helping to improve services for skin cancer patients. See: cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/public.../ge...

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Tell us what you think about bowel screening. Fill in this short survey to help us understand your knowledge of bowel cancer screening services and reasons you may or may not get a test. It only takes 5 minutes to do and you could win a £50 Love2Shop voucher! 📋 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ULHWCT/

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Help build a more skilled cancer care workforce by filling in the ACCEND Workforce Survey. It will evaluate the ACCEND learning programme, identify education and training needs and shape workforce capability strategy. See tinyurl.com/bdv8ew28 @nhsconfed.bsky.social @nhsmillion.bsky.social

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The Government and NHS want your views to help shape the new 10 year health plan for England. Clatterbridge patients can have their say at our Change NHS workshop. Find out more and register ow.ly/h4im50ULGA6

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This week, our staff&patients have chatted to BBC Radio Merseyside to raise awareness for #WorldCancerDay. Listen back every day on BBC Sounds

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Blood in your pee – even just once, could be a sign of cancer. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable. Contact your GP practice. See: nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms

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Good news on #WorldCancerDay! Despite high rates of people developing cancer in our region, patients here are living longer than ever after a diagnosis. And stats show they are surviving cancer for 5+ years at a higher rate than England's average for the first time. See 👉 //tinyurl.com/4vmawb9c

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Tell us what you think about bowel screening. Please fill in a short survey which takes just 5 minutes to do and you could win a £50 Love2Shop voucher if you leave your details. www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ULHWCT/

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Dr Nicky Mendick is one of the first ever doctors to train in supportive oncology, a specialty helping people with cancer enjoy better quality of life and outcomes. This national pilot with UKASCC is a UK first for Clatterbridge and The Christie in Manchester. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdhn8u8d

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On #WorldCancerDay, we welcome the UK government's commitment to publishing a National Cancer Plan for England this year and we look forward to working with them to make sure it delivers for everyone affected by cancer. #TurningPointForCancer

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This #WorldCancerDay, we're highlighting our collaboration with Cancer Alliances. Through these partnerships, we create striking campaigns that assist individuals in identifying the signs and symptoms of #cancer, as well as understanding the importance of when to consult their GP Practice.

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Hopeful news for #WorldCancerDay! People in our region are surviving longer after a cancer diagnosis than ever. New stats show 56% of patients here survive 5+ years, higher than the national average of 55.7% - despite rates of developing cancer 10% above England's average. See tinyurl.com/4vmawb9c

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Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. If something in your body doesn’t feel right, contact your GP practice. To rule out cancer, your GP may refer you for tests. Whatever the result, your NHS is here for you. See nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

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Have you seen the new-look Cancer Academy website? It is full of vital support for the education and training of cancer care professionals and important cancer information for clinicians. Register today. www.canceracademy.nhs.uk

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Tummy trouble such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or blood in your pee – even just once, could be a sign of cancer. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable. Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms

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Tell us what you think about bowel cancer screening. Please fill in this short survey on screening services and reasons you may or may not do a test. It should take 5 minutes to complete and you could win a £50 Love2Shop voucher if you give us your details. See www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ULHWCT/

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Have you quit smoking during January? Don't stop now. You’ll feel healthier and your bank balance will be too! Make 2025 the year you quit. Give it a go! For more info, see: www.nhs.uk/better-healt...

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Our patient representative Rita talks about being diagnosed with cervical cancer. This #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek remember to go to your cervical screening appointment if you are invited. Rita is now fully recovered from her cancer but warns others not to miss their check. youtu.be/wZfUxsqfBok

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If you've had an invitation for cervical screening, please don’t wait. Call your GP practice to book an appointment as soon as you can. Evening and weekend appointments are available at some practices. If you missed your last screening, book an appointment with your practice – it is not too late.

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Help build a more skilled cancer care workforce in Cheshire and Merseyside by filling in the ACCEND Workforce Survey. It will evaluate the ACCEND learning programme, identify education and training needs and shape workforce capability strategy. See tinyurl.com/bdv8ew28

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This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, our Cancer Alliance patient rep Rita speaks about her experience of cervical cancer and screening. Please don't miss your screening - get checked - it could save your life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdzz...

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Did you know that cutting down alcohol can cut your risk of developing cancer? If you’re rethinking your drinking as part #dryjanuary, get all the help you need with the FREE Lower My Drinking app. Download it now at the App Store ow.ly/Yalg50UHA3A or at Google Play ow.ly/ZR8250UHA3B

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You can help to drive positive change to cancer services. The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey was sent out to those who are eligible but will close soon If you were invited, please take part and share your experiences of care. For more info, see www.ncpes.co.uk

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Everyone aged 50 and 52 in England is now set to receive an at-home bowel cancer screening test The expansion means around 850,000 extra people a year are now eligible for screening, which helps detect bowel cancer before symptoms start. Find out more below 👇

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We know that many people worry about cancer - but finding cancer early makes it more treatable and can save lives. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out, so contact your GP practice with your concerns. For more info on cancer signs and symptoms go to nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

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Have you attended Bowel, Breast or Cervical Cancer Screening? Could #Screening services, systems and processes be improved? We want to hear your thoughts on #cancerscreening services in our region. #TellCMCA at: tinyurl.com/CMCAScreeningQ Your anonymous feedback is vital. Thanks.

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Diarrhoea for three weeks or more could be a sign of cancer. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable. Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms

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Our workforce team winning an award for their initiative to improve training and education for cancer care professionals was one our highlights of 2024. You can now watch a video of The Supportive and Assistive Programme winning HSJ Workforce Initiative of the Year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=j96k...

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Great news as the NHS expands bowel cancer tests to those aged 50. People aged 50 and 52 will now receive a home test kit every two years checking for blood in poo, a sign of bowel cancer. Around 850,000 additional people in England will be eligible for the test. www.england.nhs.uk/2025/01/nhs-...

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CMCA is keen to hear your thoughts on #CancerScreening Services (Bowel, Breast and Cervical) across our region. • Do you know about #Screening? • Do/will you go? • What is/might stop you? • What info and services are lacking? Tell us at: tinyurl.com/CMCAScreeningQ

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Help build a more skilled cancer care workforce in Cheshire and Merseyside by filling in the ACCEND Workforce Survey. It will evaluate the ACCEND learning programme, identify education and training needs and shape workforce capability strategy. See tinyurl.com/bdv8ew28

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We are hiring! Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance is looking for a Community Partnerships Project Lead to engage with organisations and individuals across our region to promote awareness of cancer. Details of this full-time, permanent, Band 7 role can be found here: lnkd.in/eXrA9GJz

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