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The Northern Cancer Alliance works with our communities, hospitals, general practices, local authorities, charities and other support organisations across the whole of the Integrated Care System in the North East and North Cumbria.
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North East and North Cumbria NHS cancer care rated highly by patients
16 July 2026
Patients receiving treatment for cancer in the North East and North Cumbria have rated their overall NHS care as nine out of 10, according to national figures published today. The 2025 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) results for Northern Cancer Alliance (NCA) show that 91% of patients said the whole care team worked well […]
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Funding to improve community cancer awareness and earlier diagnosis
15 July 2026
Charities and community groups in Sunderland and parts of Teesside and Northumberland are being encouraged to apply for funding to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and encourage people to seek help early and take part in screening. The Northern Cancer Alliance Community Cancer Awareness & Screening Fund is inviting applications to […]
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Gateshead ovarian cancer self-referral service
13 July 2026
This service enables women in Gateshead who have gone through the menopause, and are experiencing any symptoms of ovarian cancer, to self-refer for a scan, without contacting their GP practice. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are: Bloating or tummy pain Change in toilet habits – weeing or pooing more often Indigestion or acid reflux Unexpected […]
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Football Clubs unite to tackle cancer
24 June 2026
Four Football Clubs across the North East and North Cumbria are teaming up with the Northern Cancer Alliance to launch an innovative programme to tackle cancer by providing support to people living with cancer. Following the success of the programme across Lancashire and as World Cup fever grips the nation, the English Football League (EFL) […]
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Northern Cancer Alliance Annual Report 2025/2026
17 June 2026
Northern Cancer Alliance has today published its Annual Report 2025/2026 which highlights the progress made over the past year across the North East and North Cumbria. This has been a busy and productive year, with continued focus on earlier diagnosis, reducing inequalities, improving pathways and performance, and supporting people living with and beyond cancer. Some […]
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10% of lung cancers diagnosed by screening in North East and North Cumbria
26 May 2026
Around 10% of the 10,000 lung cancers diagnosed earlier thanks to the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme have been in the North East and North Cumbria. As the milestone is marked nationally, data shows that three out of four of the more than 1,000 lung cancers found in the North East and North Cumbria were […]
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