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
Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment Demand and Capacity Project
Using MSD’s Capacity Insights Tool (CIT), data from NHS SACT units was analysed to model current and future service needs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise capacity, and support sustainable service delivery.
A digital approach to treatment planning in Devon and Cornwall -My Sunrise
The Peninsula Cancer Alliance supported the development and implementation of virtual pre-assessment for patients starting SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapy) at two trusts within the Peninsula, enabling patients and their carers to complete pre-assessment triage in their own home ahead of starting treatment.
Protect the Skin you Work in! Skin Cancer Prevention Campaign Launches at Royal Cornwall Show.
Yesterday our team met with BBC Spotlight at The Royal Cornwall Show as we launched our new Prevention Skin Cancer Campaign to bring awareness to outdoor workers around the risks of skin cancer. Did you know? Outdoor workers are less likely to seek medical advice for several reasons: Work Commitments…
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…
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…