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I am pleased to announce the Cancer Champion programme has reached a new milestone this week and there are now more than 3,000 ‘Cancer Champions’ helping to increase knowledge and support earlier diagnosis of cancer, thanks to free training provided by Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance. Early diagnosis is key to improving patient outcomes … Read more

Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance has secured funding for the further roll-out of targeted lung health checks across the region. From Summer 2022, some 45,000 past and current smokers, aged 55- to under-75 in North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, will be invited to a lung health check by their GP. Those invited will … Read more

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership. With around 1,400 people diagnosed each year it is important to ensure those most at risk, or experiencing symptoms of lung cancer, are encouraged to come forward for help. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in fewer people contacting … Read more