April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Bowel cancer is the UK’s fourth most common cancer but if diagnosed at the earliest stages, bowel cancer is treatable and curable. For cancer screening to be effective, it is…
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…
Read MoreWorld Cancer Day – Macmillan Event Today in Westminster
Our lead cancer nurse, Chris Levett and other lead cancer nurses and CNS’s across SWAG are attending a Macmillan event today in Westminster to mark World Cancer Day. BBC…
Read MoreToday is World Cancer Day! World Cancer Day 2025 – United by Unique
Today is World Cancer Day! Every year on 4 February, the world marks World Cancer Day creating awareness and placing people at the centre of care. This year’s theme is…
Read MoreMore than 375 Patients Supported in the First Year of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s Post-Menopausal Bleeding Service
We’re excited to share BBC Radio Somerset’s coverage of this brilliant SWAG Cancer Alliance funded service! The programme highlights the service’s remarkable impact, featuring an interview with Consultant Gynaecological-Oncologist Mr.…
Read MoreNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Targeted Lung Health Check Programme
Over 36,000 lung health checks have been completed in the last two years by the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucester (SWAG) Cancer Alliance. Since 2022 SWAG Cancer Alliance have administered…
Read MoreOctober is Liver Cancer Awareness Month
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month—an important opportunity to raise awareness and funds for improving early detection, supporting those affected by liver cancer, and honoring loved ones. Your support in…
Read MoreUpdate from Pancreatic Cancer UK on shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient enzymes or produce them at the right time to ensure adequate digestion. This can result in food…
Read MoreWinners Corner! Congratulations to the SWAG Late Effects Team and the Gloucestershire Psychological Service
On Thursday 09 November at the Macmillan Professionals awards in Glasgow we had 2 teams from SWAG who were shortlisted and both won! The details of the categories and winners are…
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