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SUMMARY:NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Reducing Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Monday 8th December 2025\, 10:00-11:00 \nCost/Format: Free\, online (MS Teams) \nDescription: The NHS England Bowel Screening Programme and Equalities team are launching a series of webinars showcasing some of the work under way to reduce inequalities. \nWebinar 1: Why do we need to address Bowel Cancer Screening Inequalities? \nDuring this session\, we will explore: \n\nCurrent disparities in bowel screening uptake.\nBarriers faced by underserved and marginalised communities.\nEvidence-based approaches to improving engagement.\nOpportunities for collaboration to reduce inequality and improve early detection.\n\nAudience: This webinar is suitable for healthcare professionals\, community partners\, public health teams\, and anyone involved in improving cancer prevention and early diagnosis. In addition\, members of your team who are involved in working with and engaging with Bowel Screening\, as well as colleagues from ICB and regional Screening & Immunisations Teams (SITs) and Cancer Alliances. \nLink to Register: NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Reducing Inequalities Webinar | NHS England Events
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/nhs-bowel-cancer-screening-programme-reducing-inequalities/
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SUMMARY:Older Adults and Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Monday 8th December 2025\, 12:30-13:30 \nCost/Format: Free\, online \nDescription: By 2035 over half of all cancers diagnosed will be in people over 75. There is a plethora of evidence which shows that older people are more likely to have one or more of the following challenges: co-morbidities\, polypharmacy\, added social support needs\, poor nutritional status\, a risk of falls and mental health concerns. \nHowever\, in oncology\, despite the over 65s accounting for the largest amount of patients\, and more likely to have additional problems\, it is acknowledged that there is a paucity of research looking at how systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) affects the elderly\, and specifically comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in oncology clinics\, where decisions regarding SACT and fitness for treatment are made. \nThis Macmillan-funded 2-year project specifically looked at frailty in the over 65s and whether CGA and increased support in this population\, could reduce the amount of toxicities\, reduce admissions and increase quality of life. We welcome Rachel Bryce & Hannah Lakeman who are delighted to be able to now share the results this work \nAudience: Healthcare Professionals working with cancer patients and their families. \nLink to Register: Older Adults & Cancer Webinar
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/older-adults-and-cancer/
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