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World Cancer Day – Macmillan Event Today in Westminster

February 4, 2025

  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…

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Today is World Cancer Day! World Cancer Day 2025 – United by Unique

February 4, 2025

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…

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More than 375 Patients Supported in the First Year of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s Post-Menopausal Bleeding Service

January 24, 2025

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.…

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Targeted Lung Health Check Programme

November 8, 2024

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…

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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month

October 8, 2024

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…

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Update from Pancreatic Cancer UK on shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)

April 25, 2024

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…

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Winners Corner! Congratulations to the SWAG Late Effects Team and the Gloucestershire Psychological Service

November 10, 2023

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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Success Story – Targeted Lung Health Checks

August 8, 2023

An ex-smoker who had a tumour removed from his lung said he is relieved that a health check caught the tumour early. Dave Rolfe, 69, from Bath was invited by…

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GatewayC Podcasts – Episode 1: Lung Cancer

July 20, 2023

Have you listened to GatewayC’s new podcast? 🎧 GPs Talk Cancer with Dr Rebecca Leon and Dr Sarah Taylor for GatewayC is out now. Listen to GPs bust myths and…

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Importance of Cervical Screening

July 19, 2023

Listen to NHS BNSSG ICB Clinical Lead for Cancer Dr Glenda Beard, who was on @Ujimaradio this week talking about the importance of cervical screening.  Urban Grooves Playout Tuesday 18…

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