Posts by Penny Heaton

We are proud to announce that Funmi Oladipo, our Senior Data Analyst at SWAG Cancer Alliance, has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 AI Leaders through the…

A new four-part podcast series from BCfm Radio is helping people across Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset and Gloucestershire recognise the early signs of cancer and feel more confident about seeking medical…

Patients across Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) have rated their cancer care an average of 9 out of 10 in the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES). The…

Caroline Digby was 60 when she was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2024. Like many people invited to the Lung Cancer Screening Programme, she almost didn’t go. “I had no…

Ben was just 48 when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January this year. Fit, active, and busy running a family business teaching renovation and construction courses with his…

Cancer Pathway Navigators are administrative, patient facing roles that work as part of a team to support patients who have been referred from their GP and places on the two-week…

April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer – one of the UK’s most common cancers. Almost 44,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer…

This year’s SWAG Annual Conference, held on 12th March 2026 at BAWA Bristol, highlighted the strength of our alliance and the impact we achieve when we work together. Our theme: empower,…

Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) play an extraordinary role in guiding people through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Their blend of clinical expertise, emotional support, and…