South East London Cancer Alliance NHS

16/07/2025

Meet Alex! She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and was later advised to start hormone (or endocrine) therapy to reduce the risk of the cancer returning.

We recently teamed up with a group of breast cancer patients, including Alex, and animation students at the London College of Communications, UAL: University of the Arts London,to develop a series of public health animations.

The animations – which are narrated by Alex and the group of patients - aim to educate breast cancer patients about the benefits of hormone (or endocrine) therapy and empower them to seek support when it comes to managing side effects.

Find out more about Alex’s experience of endocrine therapy and watch the animations here: https://bit.ly/4eExcYP

01/07/2025

Did you know that 80% of breast cancer patients in the UK are recommended hormone (or endocrine) therapy before or after surgery?

The treatment - which involves a daily oral tablet - can reduce the risk of the cancer returning but it can lead to significant side effects that impact a patient's quality of life.

We’ve developed a series of animations with the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London that reflect the experiences of a group of breast cancer patients on hormone therapy. The animations aim to help other patients to feel less isolated and empower them to seek support when it comes to managing side effects.

Watch the animations below

The NHS South East London Cancer Alliance has teamed up with breast cancer patients living in South East London and animation students at the London College ...

25/06/2025

We've teamed up with local breast cancer patients and animation students at UAL: University of the Arts London to develop a series of public health animations.

The animations aim to support breast cancer patients to understand the benefits of hormone (or endocrine) therapy and empower them to seek support when it comes to managing side effects.

Although the treatment can reduce the risk of the cancer returning it can lead to significant side effects that impact patients’ daily lives.

If you or someone you know is starting or struggling with treatment and would find like to understand more about the side effects and how to access support, watch our animations here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuu8_cuPuAkuz-0qNdrxX7Eac9alIx5ts

24/06/2025

Tomorrow we will join the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation to deliver a letter to 10 Downing Street, calling on the government to keep lung cancer screening on the national agenda.

Lung Cancer Screening looks at how well a person’s lungs are working and can help diagnose lung cancer as early as possible, potentially before symptoms appear, which can improve treatment outcomes.

Find out more about our visit and the Lung Cancer Screening service in South East London here: https://bit.ly/44guGDc

17/06/2025

Heading to your screening can feel scary, but there's things you can do to feel more comfortable – like bringing your favourite music to listen to. - it could save your life.

Find out more: https://cervicalcancerpreventionweek.com

20/05/2025

Are you attending the next month?

Come and visit our Mega Lungs display on 7 and 8 June! We'll be talking to visitors about lung cancer screening and sharing tips on how to keep your lungs healthy.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3FhWBdC

09/05/2025

Did you know that cancer rehabilitation plays a vital role in the care of people living with and beyond cancer?

Our patient partners, David and Toria, have shared how our rehabilitation services helped them to manage and improve the side effects of their cancer treatment.

Hear about their experiences in our new video to raise awareness of cancer rehabilitation and how patients can access support.

We have launched a video to increase awareness of cancer rehabilitation for both patients and professionals. The video explains the benefits of cancer rehabi...

07/05/2025

📢New Cancer Services Map

We have developed an easy access guide to support services, activities and therapies to help people living with cancer across South East London.

Enter your postcode here to find the support you need: https://www.selca.nhs.uk/patients-and-carers/cancer-services-map

13/03/2025

Do you live in Southwark and would like to learn more about cancer signs and symptoms, cancer screening and how the LGBTQ+ community can access support?

Come and join our awareness event on the 28th March, between 3 - 7pm!

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04/03/2025

Cervical screening is not a test for cancer. It helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for a virus called high-risk HPV.

Protect yourself by attending your screening: https://nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/

18/02/2025

We have launched a campaign to help women recognise the main symptom of womb cancer.

that bleeding after the menopause is not normal.

Find out more at: https://www.selca.nhs.uk/patients-and-carers/screening/you-need-to-know

17/02/2025

Did you know that lymphoedema - a condition which causes swelling in the body - can develop during cancer treatment?

Next month, The British Lymphology Society will running free webinars for patients and healthcare professionals to find out how to prevent and manage the condition.

Register here: https://bit.ly/413YnFV