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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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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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