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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Targeted Lung Health Check Programme
Over 36,000 lung health checks have been completed in the last two years by the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucester (SWAG) Cancer Alliance. Since 2022 SWAG Cancer Alliance have administered…
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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month—an important opportunity to raise awareness and funds for improving early detection, supporting those affected by liver cancer, and honoring loved ones. Your support in…
Read MoreUpdate from Pancreatic Cancer UK on shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient enzymes or produce them at the right time to ensure adequate digestion. This can result in food…
Read MoreWinners Corner! Congratulations to the SWAG Late Effects Team and the Gloucestershire Psychological Service
On Thursday 09 November at the Macmillan Professionals awards in Glasgow we had 2 teams from SWAG who were shortlisted and both won! The details of the categories and winners are…
Read MoreSuccess Story – Targeted Lung Health Checks
An ex-smoker who had a tumour removed from his lung said he is relieved that a health check caught the tumour early. Dave Rolfe, 69, from Bath was invited by…
Read MoreGatewayC Podcasts – Episode 1: Lung Cancer
Have you listened to GatewayC’s new podcast? 🎧 GPs Talk Cancer with Dr Rebecca Leon and Dr Sarah Taylor for GatewayC is out now. Listen to GPs bust myths and…
Read MoreImportance of Cervical Screening
Listen to NHS BNSSG ICB Clinical Lead for Cancer Dr Glenda Beard, who was on @Ujimaradio this week talking about the importance of cervical screening. Urban Grooves Playout Tuesday 18…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Prostate Cancer
Let’s talk about prostate cancer – YouTube Cultural taboos and misconceptions around prostate cancer can prevent Black men from being diagnosed and treated early. Black men with prostate cancer, living…
Read MoreCongratulations to The Haematology Team at Weston General Hospital
Amazing congratulations to the Haematology Team at WGH who were presented with a plaque/award to recognise accreditation with Myeloma UKs Clinical Excellence programme. This is a fantastic achievement.
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