Thames Valley Cancer Alliance

05/12/2025

Help us transform cancer care in Thames Valley!
Cancer Allies partners with community groups to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes. We can provide * Funding for local initiatives * Support for awareness campaigns * Opportunities to co-create solutions
Learn more: Cancer Allies - thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk

28/11/2025

Stomach cancer often hides behind everyday symptoms — indigestion, bloating, or feeling full too soon.
If it persists, don’t ignore it. Early action matters.
More info at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-cancer/
Pancreatic Cancer UK - We bring more than hope

24/11/2025

Watch our new videos explaining what happens during a CT scan and an endoscopy (gastroscopy) — available in English, Urdu and Polish.
These videos have been created by Cancer Research UK & Thames Valley Cancer Alliance to test an approach to translating patient information resources. View and share the CT scan:
English: https://youtu.be/-l2W9m1AXeA?si=maYz1ecnp9vCPsf8
Polski: https://youtu.be/PbHSKrI-1VY?si=Lu49qhT3OjmCbbKN
اردو: https://youtu.be/6QsAgp96sgY?si=M-OEoqPB1I-BpgWO

This playlist brings together a series of cancer screening information videos developed as a pilot project by Cancer Research UK and Thames Valley Cancer All...

24/11/2025

Mouth Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that ulcers that don’t heal, lumps, or persistent pain shouldn’t be ignored.
Early checks make all the difference. More at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mouth-cancer/symptoms/

20/11/2025

Today marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day - Pancreatic cancer often presents late and is difficult to diagnose, but raising awareness and improving early detection can change outcomes. More at: https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/

12/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month:
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious cancers in the UK — but early diagnosis saves lives.

We’re asking all health professionals and partners to help spread the message this month:
➡️ If a cough lasts more than 3 weeks, don’t ignore it — contact your GP for a check.

Watch real people share their powerful stories of hope and awareness: https://roycastle.org/this-is-alex-this-is-lung-cancer/

When Alex was diagnosed with lung cancer, his first thought was about his children. He wanted the chance to see them grow up.

07/11/2025

The moustaches are serious. The message’s even more so.
This Movember, let’s talk about the stuff men usually don’t — prostate, testicular cancer, and mental health.
A chat with your mate or your doctor could actually save your life. https://uk.movember.com/

03/11/2025

Healthwatch Oxfordshire is hosting a free online webinar on Tuesday 11 November, 1–2pm, all about local cancer care and support.
👉 Everyone’s welcome to join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89530281485?pwd=KRrlne22ogqafgDpa4D7BjXxunwEHZ.1
If you’d like to submit a question in advance, please email hello@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk

Save the date Tuesday 11th November from 1pm, for our latest public webinar, to learn more about local cancer care and support in Oxfordshire: https://healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/news-and-events/webinars/

Our webinars are free and open to all, giving you the chance to hear from speakers and ask questions. More details to follow.

31/10/2025

🌟 Stoptober 2025 – what a month! 🌟 Every cigarette avoided this month is a step toward better health and a lower risk of cancer. If you’ve stayed smoke-free for 28 days, you’re already five times more likely to quit for good. That means fewer cancers, stronger lungs, and more healthy years ahead. 👏 Here’s to the power of small steps making a big difference. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

28/10/2025

🎉 One month smoke-free! 🎉 A huge milestone: 28 days without smoking means you’re five times more likely to quit for good. The longer you stay smoke-free, the more you lower your cancer risk. Here’s to a healthier future. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

27/10/2025

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers, but outcomes aren’t equal for everyone. Women from minority ethnic backgrounds continue to face lower screening attendance, delayed follow-ups, and diagnostic barriers, increasing the risk of later-stage diagnoses.
Addressing these inequalities means tackling the underlying barriers - improving access, building trust, and ensuring culturally sensitive communication across all stages of care.
Together, we can make early detection and timely treatment a reality for every woman. More: Breast cancer in ethnic communities | Breast Cancer Now

25/10/2025

Black men face a significantly higher risk of developing and dying from prostate cancer, with approximately 1 in 4 being diagnosed compared to 1 in 8 for White men. Men can talk to their GP about prostate cancer risk and the pro’s and con’s of having a PSA test (simple blood test that checks for signs of cancer) from the age of 50 years, but men with Black ethnicity or family history should do this from age 45 years. Read more on increased risk factors at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/causes/