Posts by Penny Heaton
Patients Rate Cancer Care Across SWAG 9 out of 10 in National Survey
Published: July 2025 Patients across the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance have rated their cancer care 9 out of 10, according to the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES). This…
Read MoreBehind the Role: What It Means to Be a Lead Cancer Nurse
As part of Good Care Month, we’re shining a light on the often unseen but vital roles that shape cancer care across the South West. One such role is that…
Read MoreSpotlight on Sarcoma Care: Meet our Lead Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist
This Sarcoma Awareness Month, we’re proud to shine a light on the vital work of our Lead Germ Cell and Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist, Liz Allison, at University Hospitals Bristol and…
Read MoreNew South West Radiotheraphy Late Effects Service transforms patient care for cancer survivors
We are proud to share The South West Radiotherapy Late Effects Services Evaluation Report. Radiotherapy-related late effects pose a significant challenge for cancer survivors, often resulting in long-term physical and…
Read MoreNew funding to boost early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon, and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance have launched a pilot with local GPs to help detect pancreatic cancer earlier, when treatment is likely to be more effective. The…
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