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Congratulations to The Haematology Team at Weston General Hospital

May 17, 2023

Amazing congratulations to the Haematology Team at WGH who were presented with a plaque/award to recognise accreditation with Myeloma UKs Clinical Excellence  programme.  This is a fantastic achievement.  

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Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance HCC Study Evening

May 11, 2023

Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance HCC Study Evening Time: 18:15 – 21:00 hrs Date: Thursday 08 June 2023 Venue- Hotel du Vin, Bristol Chair Mr Jamie Skipworth/Dr Helen…

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Call For Abstracts – Let’s Talk Digital Conference

May 11, 2023

15th of June. Put it in your diaries. Better yet, register for the event at Eventbrite. Great speakers, great guests and great collaboration. Confirmed speakers include Mark Wardle, Marcus Baw, Prof…

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April 18, 2023

Join the TweetChat on National Cancer CNS Day, Wednesday 26 April 4.00-5.00 pm #NationalCancerCNSDay  

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National Clinical Nurse Specialist Day – Wednesday 26 April 2023

February 15, 2023

WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 2023 is our 2nd National Cancer CNS Day. Join us to show support and appreciation for our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Workforce #NationalCancerCNSDay Meet some of SWAG’s…

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Navigational bronchoscopy at University Hospital’s Bristol and Weston

July 13, 2022

We are pleased to announce a new regional navigational bronchoscopy service in SWAG Cancer Alliance, supported by a SWAG innovation grant. The service is based at University Hospital’s Bristol and…

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NHS Lung MOTs have arrived in select areas across Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon, and Gloucestershire

July 13, 2022

Past and current smokers who are registered with specific GP practices across Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon, and Gloucestershire are now being invited to NHS lung health checks to improve lung health,…

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Cancer Quality of Life Survey – Roll out to other cancers

August 17, 2021

By Beth Kingshott | July 28, 2021   Background Quality of life means different things to different people, but it matters to everyone. More people are surviving cancer than ever before- but living…

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NHS Rolls Out Capsule Cameras to Test for Cancer in South West

March 25, 2021

Miniature cameras which patients can swallow to get checked for cancer are being trialled across the South West NHS. The imaging technology, in a capsule no bigger than a pill,…

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