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.

03/09/2025

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer, you may have been offered germline testing. What is it and why do you need to be tested?

Our short animation explains everything you need to know about germline alterations, why testing can help and what happens when you go for a test.

Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer in women in the UK & 7,500 people are diagnosed every year.Anyone of any ag...
03/09/2025

Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer in women in the UK & 7,500 people are diagnosed every year.
Anyone of any age with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer although it is most common during and after the menopause
Ovarian cancer does have symptoms:
• feeling bloated
• tummy pain
• feeling full quickly
• weeing more often.
Remember if you have these symptoms persistently your GP wants to hear from you.

Have you been affected by gynaecological cancer? Join our online focus group on Wednesday 17 September, 2:30-3:30pm and ...
03/09/2025

Have you been affected by gynaecological cancer? Join our online focus group on Wednesday 17 September, 2:30-3:30pm and help improve cancer care in Greater Manchester.

Even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, it’s very important that you attend your cervical screening.If you have received an ...
02/09/2025

Even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, it’s very important that you attend your cervical screening.
If you have received an invitation for cervical screening or missed your last appointment – contact your GP practice.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/

02/09/2025

📢 The NHS is now offering Lung Cancer Screening to current and former cigarette and sh**ha smokers aged 55-74 who are registered with a GP in parts of . The mobile clinic is currently based at Morrisons Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU.. Look out for an invite in the post or via text message. ✉️🤳

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 you will answer some health and lifestyle questions which will determine whether you 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:
➡️ Lever Chambers 2 – BL3 6RN
➡️ Deane Medical Centre – BL3 5AH
➡️ Bradford Street Surgery – BL2 1HT
➡️ Beehive Surgery – BL3 2JR
➡️ Orient House Medical Centre – BL3 5QE
➡️ Dr S Naseef – BL3 5HP
➡️ Great Lever One – BL3 6RN
➡️ Al Fal Medical Group – BL3 5HP
➡️ Deane Clinic 1 – BL3 4LU
➡️ 3d Medical Centre – BL3 5DP
➡️ Bolton General Practice BL1 4TH
➡️ Bolton Medical Centre BL3 6PY
➡️ Olive Family Practice BL3 5HP.

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

For more information, please visit: mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthcheck

If you’re worried that you have symptoms that could be cancer, it’s important to see your GP as soon as possible. Chance...
02/09/2025

If you’re worried that you have symptoms that could be cancer, it’s important to see your GP as soon as possible.
Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat.
Contact your GP today.

NHS England has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.The HPV vaccination, cervical screening and treatment for c...
02/09/2025

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.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/


29/08/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

If you need medical help and you’re not sure where to go, think NHS 111. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Ca...
29/08/2025

If you need medical help and you’re not sure where to go, think NHS 111.

It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 111 for FREE (over 5 years of age).

Search ‘NHS 111’

Or use the NHS App.

NHS 111 SignVideo is available for BSL users. Text relay also available 18001 111.

Then vs now… a lot has changed for Julie, Jo, and Tony since their cancer diagnoses. While the journey has brought its s...
29/08/2025

Then vs now… a lot has changed for Julie, Jo, and Tony since their cancer diagnoses. While the journey has brought its share of challenges, each of them has found inspiring ways to embrace life fully.

After recovering from lung cancer, Julie ran a 10k race. Jo has been a powerful advocate, driving long lasting change for people living with metastatic cancer. And despite a stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis, Tony ran 5k every day for a year, showing incredible determination and spirit.

For more information and tips on living well with cancer, check out our new health and wellbeing hub - link in comments.

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