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It’s easy to dismiss swollen lymph nodes or fatigue as stress or a lingering cold but for thousands of people each year, these symptoms could be the first signs of…

SWAG Cancer Alliance and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children are proud to announce a new partnership focused on improving care for children with cancer across the South West. The project…

Across SWAG Cancer Alliance, we are proud to announce the launch of seven new innovation projects funded through our Cancer Innovation Programme, run in partnership with Health Innovation West of…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…