The Peninsula Cancer Alliance work across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and is one of 21 cancer alliances across England, bringing together clinical and other senior leaders and patients.
We plan and lead locally to deliver the ambitions set out in the NHS long-term plan. We work to reduce variation in outcomes and improve access to high quality care by using evidence based interventions across whole pathways, and for our whole population.
For more information visit our projects page to see the work we are doing to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients in their local area.
Our Priorities
Our Priorities
Cancer Campaigns
Cancer Campaigns
Getting Support
Getting Support
Getting Involved
Getting Involved
About The Peninsula Cancer Alliance
We are responsible for leading the local delivery of the national cancer strategy which sets an exciting vision for the transformation of cancer services.
Latest News form around the Peninsula Cancer Alliance
Lung Cancer Screening Starts in North Devon
The Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programme is a new service offered to those aged 55 to 74 who are at a greater risk of developing lung cancer. Following an initial conversation with a health professional, those who have a higher chance of developing lung cancer will be offered a simple…
The PCA Cancer Focused Community Outreach Fund Event
This year the Peninsula Cancer Alliance have been working with the Voluntary Sector Forum (Cornwall) and the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (Devon) to develop a community outreach fund with a focus on receiving bids which would implement innovative engagement activities that increase awareness of signs and symptoms in cancer…
Please complete our Psychological Support Patient Survey
Cancer can bring about many different emotions, affecting not only the individual diagnosed but also their friends, families, and carers. These emotions may change over time, and having access to support can help manage them. The Peninsula Cancer Alliance is undertaking a survey to understand how cancer affects the feelings and emotions…
Peninsula Cancer Alliance Bowel Screening Campaign
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 important that uptake is high. To improve uptake in the Southwest we aim to increase awareness of Bowel Cancer Screening…
JOIN A FREE WORKSHOP TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING!
Have you recently recieved a cancer diagnosis within the last three years that has impacted your emotional wellbeing? The Peninsula Cancer Alliance in collaboration with The Cove Cancer Support Centre (cornwall) are offering a FREE health and wellbeing workshop aimed at providing top tips and straegies to improve the wellbeing…
Join a patient Focus group exploring fatigue and cancer drugs.
Have you recently recieved cancer drug treatment at one of our hospitals in Devon and Cornwall ? If so we would like to hear your expereinces at a focus group being held on 21st May 2025 at The Fern Centre at North Devon Hospital. Please see the flyer below for…
