Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance We work to help reduce the risk of people developing cancer, and to improve survival outcomes and experiences for those who do go on to develop cancer.

We work collaboratively to help people get diagnosed earlier, provide better treatment and support.

Skin cancer can occur all year round not just in summer. Make sure to check your skin for any changes like new marks on ...
20/01/2026

Skin cancer can occur all year round not just in summer.

Make sure to check your skin for any changes like new marks on your skin which don’t go away after a few weeks or a mole that’s:
• changed size, shape or colour
• painful or itchy
• inflamed, bleeding or crusty

If you notice anything you are worried about, your GP wants to hear from you.

The chances are it won’t be skin cancer, but if it is finding it early can make all the difference.

Find out more https://bit.ly/4rpEPZ1

20/01/2026

Have you registered for tickets for the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference 2026 yet?

Taking place on 12-13 May 2026, our flagship event brings together all of our cancer system and partners to share best practice, update on latest priorities and developments in cancer and share new and promising innovations.

Register for tickets -see link in comments.

The NHS will soon be offering free lung health checks to current and former smokers aged 55-74 who are registered with a...
20/01/2026

The NHS will soon be offering free lung health checks to current and former smokers aged 55-74 who are registered with a GP in and .

The checks are quick, free and they could ultimately save your life by finding lung cancer at an early stage before you may have symptoms.

Most visitors to the Lung Health Checks will get reassurance that everything is OK.
People who are invited for a lung health check will firstly talk to specialist nurse where they will answer some health and lifestyle questions which will determine whether they are ‘high’ or ‘low’ risk. If you are deemed high risk, you will then be offered a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan of your lungs for further investigation on the same day on board the truck and be enrolled into the programme.

The free checks are available to people aged 55-74 who are past and current smokers registered at the following practices:

▶️ Cheadle Hulme Medical Group SK8 6LU
▶️Bramhall Health Centre, SK7 2DY,
▶️Bramhall and Shaw Heath Medical Group SK7 3EP,
▶️Hulme Hall Medical Group SK8 6LU,
▶️The Village Surgery SK7 2DN.

Starting 2026.

Look out for an invite in the post or via text message.

If you have already received your invitation but missed your appointment, please contact the bookings team on 0161 529 0900.

See the link in our comments for more info.

Worried about your symptoms but too embarrassed to talk to the doctor? Don’t worry- GPs have these conversations all the...
19/01/2026

Worried about your symptoms but too embarrassed to talk to the doctor?

Don’t worry- GPs have these conversations all the time. If your symptoms could be cancer, the earlier we find it the easier it is to treat.

Don’t delay – contact your GP today.

19/01/2026

Please sign your child’s HPV vaccine consent form when you receive it.
The HPV vaccine helps prevent HPV related cancers in both boys and girls – including cervical, a**l, ge***al, head and neck cancers.
Since the vaccine was introduced in England, there has been a drop in the number of cases of HPV and it is expected to save hundreds of lives every year.
Find out more in our short video.

🚨This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 🚨NHS England has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.The HPV vac...
19/01/2026

🚨This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 🚨

NHS England has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

The HPV vaccination, cervical screening and treatment for cell changes can all help prevent cervical cancer.

Get your HPV vaccine and book your cervical screening when invited.

Key facts about HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

* 4 out of 5 people get HPV at some time in their life. There are over 100 strains of HPV. Some of these are called 'high-risk' as they may lead to certain cancers, including cervical, pe**le and a**l.

* All 12 and 13-year-olds in Year 8 are offered the HPV vaccine to help prevent certain cancers. If your child was eligible for the vaccine and missed out at school, please contact the School Aged Immunisation Team

* The HPV vaccination can help stop cervical cancer from developing. The HPV vaccine protects against most high-risk HPV strains but it's important you attend your cervical screening appointment even if have been vaccinated.

* HPV vaccination and cervical screening together gives us the best chance of eradicating cervical cancer. So please, get the HPV vaccine and book your cervical screening when invited.


You can still get sunburnt in the snow!If you have a skiing holiday planned this winter follow our tips to stay safe fro...
16/01/2026

You can still get sunburnt in the snow!

If you have a skiing holiday planned this winter follow our tips to stay safe from skin cancer and protect your skin:
• protect your eyes with sunglasses
• use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection on any exposed area of skin
• make sure you never burn
• take extra care with children

16/01/2026

Thanks to Greater Manchester Cancer Voices patient representative Steve who visited the cancer awareness roadshow in today.

The team are at Morrisons in on Saturday 16 January giving out information about some of the key signs and symptoms of cancer that you should always get checked out.

Pop down between 10am and 4pm or search “this van can” for more information and make 2026 the year you

As Steve highlights one of the key cancer symptoms to look out for is

➡️ unexplained bleeding (this includes in p*e, poo, or between periods)

Other things to look out for include:

➡️ lump or swelling anywhere on the body
➡️ a cough or breathlessness lasting more than three weeks
➡️ heartburn that lasts for three weeks or more
➡️ unexplained tiredness, pain, loss of appetite, or weight loss

Most of the time, these symptoms aren’t cancer – but it’s always worth getting them checked.

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16/01/2026

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16/01/2026

Feeling tired all the time, pain that’s unusual for you or losing weight without trying can all be signs of cancer. The sooner we spot it, the easier it is to treat.

Cancer doesn’t care, but we do. Put your mind at rest – talk to your GP.

16/01/2026

✔️ Are you up-to-date with your cancer screening?
✔️ Do you know the key symptoms you should always get checked out with your GP?

Our cancer awareness roadshow team can help with advice on this and much more.
➡️ Visit them today (Friday 16/1) at Asda in
➡️ Or find them at Morrisons in on Saturday (17/1).
Search “this van can” for more information!

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