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Meet Charlie: Youth Support Coordinator supporting teenagers and young adults with cancer
For International Youth Day, we caught up with Youth Support Coordinator at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC), Charlie Wadman, to discuss the unique challenges that teenagers and young people face…
Read MoreLung Cancer Screening: Liz’s Story
Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, we are proud to share the story of Liz, whose life was changed by a simple letter through the post. In November 2024, Liz…
Read MoreLaunch of Days Matter: Driving Rapid Transformation in Cancer Pathways
We are proud to launch ‘Days Matter’ – a bold new 100-day initiative aimed at improving cancer outcomes by tackling avoidable delays across the entire cancer pathway. In cancer care,…
Read MorePatients 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…
Read MorePancreatic Cancer Case Finding
In recent years, we have witnessed the first sustained rise in early cancer diagnoses in over a decade, and we are committed to continually exploring innovative ways to build on…
Read MoreIncreasing Cancer Awareness for the Chinese speaking community
On 10th March, the Increasing Cancer Awareness for the Chinese speaking community event was held in Bath. This was a collaboration between the Chinese Community Wellbeing Society (CCWS) and SWAG…
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