Take a look at our latest news items and updates from across Wessex Cancer Alliance.
NHS England South East Launch ‘Love Your Cervix’ campaign
NHS England South East has developed a data-driven campaign to boost cervical screening among women, particularly those aged 25 to 29. This is because uptake for cervical screening among a…
Know the Signs of Lung Cancer – Campaign Launches across Wessex
This June, we are raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, and it causes the biggest…
Wessex Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in Cancer Conference
A focussed engagement event to bring together colleagues working in Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in Cancer across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wessex Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in Cancer conference:…
Psychological Support and Cancer
Wessex Cancer Alliance has published a report that sets out plans to improve psychological support in cancer services, for people living in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset. The…
SAFE-D Study of Pancreatic Health with Diabetes
A new study of pancreatic health after a diagnosis of diabetes is now open for recruitment in Wessex. The SAFE-D study is coordinated by the Early Diagnosis Team at Southampton…
Free Online Course: Diagnosing Breast Cancer in Black Women
This course aims to inform GPs about the experiences of Black women with breast cancer. It explores the specific risk factors, challenges related to timely diagnosis, and the lived experience…
Wessex Cancer Strategy 2025-2030
Today, we have published the Wessex Cancer Strategy. This document is a true example of co-production with our experts by experience and System-wide collaboration. We extend our thanks to everyone who…
New Health Inequalities E-Learning for Wessex Cancer Workforce
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new health inequalities e-learning – focussed on the experiences of patients with cancer. Originally developed and tested by Cheshire and Merseyside…
Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day 2025
March 14, 2025 is National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day. Now in its’ fourth year, Cancer CNS Day is a social media awareness day that has been developed to highlight…
Celebrating Personalised Care Conference: Evaluation
We were delighted to host nurses and AHPs supporting people with cancer to join us for the Celebrating Personalised Care Conference in Southampton on 6th March 2025. Thank you to…
Patient Experience Survey for Teenagers and Young Adults
The Wessex Teenage and Young Adult’s (TYA) Patient Experience Survey is a questionnaire designed for teenagers & young adults aged 16-25 who have been treated for cancer within the Wessex*…
Persistent Heartburn isn’t Normal – Get it Checked
Persistent Heartburn isn’t Normal – Get it Checked That’s the message Health professionals and cancer patients from Wessex are sharing this February, for Oesophageal Cancer Awareness month. We are supporting…
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2025
Monday 20th January, marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. We want to use this week to raise awareness about the importance of Cervical screening and the HPV vaccine…
Celebrating Personalised Care Conference
We are delighted to invite nurses and AHPs supporting people with cancer to join us for the Celebrating Personalised Care Conference which will be held in Southampton on March 6,…
Help Us Help You Campaign Launches for New Year
If you have tummy troubles such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or seen blood in your pee – even just once, contact your GP practice. That…
ACCEND ePortfolio Launched for Wessex Cancer Workforce
We’ve partnered with the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy to provide the Cancer workforce in Wessex with access to a digital, interactive ePortfolio. This system is built around the capabilities and…
HSJ Award for Workforce Initiative of the Year
A national initiative to improve training and education for cancer care professionals, led by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) has been given a prestigious healthcare award. The Supportive and…
Working Towards Positive Change in Cancer Care: UKONS Conference 2024
Two colleagues from Wessex Cancer Alliance, Mary Edwards and Helen Perry, were invited to present posters of their work at the UKONS conference this year. The conference was entitled “working…