Posts by Domonique Curaba
Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis prompts near sevenfold increase for prostate cancer advice.
Visits for prostate cancer symptoms advice on the NHS website rose by 672% following Sir Chris Hoy’s announcement about his terminal prognosis. New figures from NHS England show that in…
Read MorePeninsula Cancer Alliance Annual Report
Our annual report for 23/24 is now ready to read and can be found here. This report covers the work the alliance completed over the financial years of 2023/24 and…
Read MorePeninsula Cancer Alliance Sleep Workshop is a Finalist for the Penna 2024 Awards.
Over the last year the Peninsula Cancer Alliance (PCA) used the Cancer Quality of Life Survey to identify difficulty sleeping as a quality of life priority for local intervention from…
Read MoreNHS partners with Asda in South West to put crucial cancer awareness messaging on toothpaste and mouthwash
The NHS and Asda are teaming up to provide vital advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles encouraging people to contact their GP or dentist if they notice…
Read MorePatient Experience in our New Lung Health Check Video
Our new video is now ready to share which includes a very informative interview with a patient who has been on one of our lung health check vans. Over the…
Read MoreNHS Launches Tool to Improve Bowel Cancer Screening for People with Sight Loss
Thousands of people with sight loss in England will find it easier to participate in life-saving bowel cancer screening thanks to a new specially designed NHS tool. People who are…
Read MoreThe Peninsula Cancer Alliance has moved Organisations.
From April 2024 the Cancer Alliance has moved from NHS England to be hosted by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This does not change the alliances’ functions or levels of…
Read MoreFind out more about the Fern Centre in North Devon!
The Fern Centre offers information and support to those affected by cancer as well as their families by offering a warm, welcoming environment providing comfort and care away from the…
Read MoreCancer signs on urinal mats in pubs and football grounds, as part of major new NHS cancer catching drive.
The NHS and P-Wave, a leading urinal products brand, are working together to put the message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” on urinal mats in thousands of…
Read MoreNHS Partners With Morrisons To Put Vital Cancer Awareness Messaging On Underwear Labels
From Monday 21st August, Morrisons shoppers in the South West will find NHS advice on underwear labels urging them to contact their GP practice if they spot potential symptoms of…
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