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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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Pioneering research study to improve care of heartburn and tackle cancer goes live in the North East
14 March 2026
Heartburn Health, a national research programme to find ways to improve care for people with heartburn, indigestion or acid reflux is looking for volunteers from the North East with these symptoms, aged 55-79 to take part. Supported by the NHS and Cancer Research UK, Heartburn Health is creating a community of at least 120,000 people […]
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Improving the quality of life of people with cancer through community projects
19 February 2026
Northern Cancer Alliance has awarded £200,000 to support more than 30 community projects across the North East and North Cumbria to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer. Delivering on the key ambitions of the National Cancer Plan, the funding, in partnership with Point North, has gone to charities and community groups […]
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Cancer support and learning disability – webinar
10 February 2026
The North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network cancer project is hosting a webinar next month to share the findings of a project exploring where people with a learning disability get help and support following a cancer diagnosis. The network’s cancer workers, funded by Northern Cancer Alliance, have led the project, with support from Northern […]
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Robotic technology speeds up lung cancer diagnosis
6 February 2026
The National Cancer Plan puts the UK at the forefront of new technology in cancer services. Patients across the North East and North Cumbria are already benefiting from earlier, safer lung cancer diagnosis thanks to cutting-edge robotic technology at the University Hospital of North Tees at Stockton-on-Tees. Part-funded by Northern Cancer Alliance, an Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscope […]
Read in fullNorthern Cancer Alliance welcomes National Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Northern Cancer Alliance (NCA) has today welcomed the publication of the National Cancer Plan which sets out a long-term approach to improving cancer outcomes, experience and equity over the next decade. Shaped by lived experience, it focuses on earlier diagnosis, improved performance, better quality of life and reducing inequalities. The plan embeds the three shifts […]
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Northern Cancer Alliance marks World Cancer Day 2026
4 February 2026
To mark World Cancer Day today, Dr Hassan Tahir, Primary Care Lead at Northern Cancer Alliance, shares what its theme of ‘United by Unique’ means to him, and that it is an opportunity to start conversations about screening and symptom-awareness. Read his blog and watch his video: Today is World Cancer Day, and this year’s […]
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