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New South West podcast series helps communities spot cancer earlier
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…
SWAG maintains 9 out of 10 rating for patient care in latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey
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…
Prehabilitation and Physical Activity Funding Call
The SWAG Cancer Alliance is inviting applications for one-off funding to support innovative projects that improve population health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for those diagnosed with cancer. Projects should…
SWAG Cancer Alliance Neighbourhood Cancer Care Co-Design Events
Help Shape the Future of Neighbourhood Cancer Care Are you involved in supporting people affected by cancer? The SWAG Cancer Alliance is bringing together healthcare professionals, community organisations, patients, carers…
“I don’t know if I would still be here if I hadn’t gone to my lung cancer screening” – Caroline’s story
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…
Bowel Cancer – Ben’s Story: “I went to the GP thinking I was completely wasting their time”
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…
The role of a Cancer Pathway Navigator
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…
Bowel Cancer Awareness: Signs, Symptoms and Screening
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…
SWAG Conference 2026: Empower. Innovate. Improve.
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,…
Celebrating the compassion and expertise of Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists
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…
