Importance of Cervical Screening
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 July, 2-4pm https://ujimaradio.com/listen-again/ (from 00:03:50)
Read MoreOn Wednesday 5 July 2023, the NHS will mark 75 years of service!
Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer
Let’s talk about prostate cancer – YouTube Cultural taboos and misconceptions around prostate cancer can prevent Black men from being diagnosed and treated early. Black men with prostate cancer, living in south east London, have teamed up with students at the London College of Communication to develop a series of thought-provoking animations to encourage conversations…
Read MoreCongratulations to The Haematology Team at Weston General Hospital
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.
Read MoreNational Clinical Nurse Specialist Day – Wednesday 26 April 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 Clinical Nurse Specialists What our Clinical Specialist Nurses say: I genuinely enjoy coming to work. There is never a day when I have to force myself…
Read MoreNHS Lung MOTs have arrived in select areas across Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon, and Gloucestershire
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, detect and treat lung cancer earlier, and save lives. People who are offered a scan will be able to have their CT in a designated…
Read MoreNavigational bronchoscopy at University Hospital’s Bristol and Weston
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 Weston but will benefit all suitable SWAG patients. Navigational bronchoscopy provides a three-dimensional virtual “roadmap” that enables diagnosis of small lung nodules more accurately than…
Read MoreCancer Quality of Life Survey – Roll out to other cancers
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 with cancer, and the effects of its treatment, can have a negative impact on peoples physical, emotion and social wellbeing. Public health England (PHE) ,…
Read MoreNHS Rolls Out Capsule Cameras to Test for Cancer in South West
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, can provide a diagnosis within hours. Known as a colon capsule endoscopy, the cameras are the latest NHS innovation to help patients access cancer checks…
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