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Peninsula Cancer Alliance @PeninsulaCancer

The Peninsula Cancer Alliance; working across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, bringing together clinical and other senior leaders and patients.

Joined August 2021
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Macmillan Cancer Support
@macmillancancer
4 Feb 2023
Today is #WorldCancerDay. Please retweet this to let people know Macmillan is here to do whatever it takes to support those affected by cancer. Today (and every day) if you need someone to talk to, please turn to us. Call our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (open 8am – 8pm) 💚
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Final reminder ⏰ Help contribute to future improvements in your local cancer services. If you are invited to take part in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey, have your say ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland
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Don’t miss your chance to help inform positive change to cancer services 🤝. If invited, have your say in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland
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The Peninsula Cancer Alliance Team wish you all the very best over this holiday! See you all in 2026!
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In last year’s National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, 90.4% of patients said the whole care team worked well together. If invited, have your say in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 📢 ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland
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Please sign your child’s HPV vaccine consent form when you receive it. Most people under the age of 25 are eligible and will only need a single dose. Find out more about the HPV vaccine nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinatio…
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Last year, patients in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey rated their overall care 8.94 out of 10 on average. If invited, have your say in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 📢 ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland
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If you have received your cervical screening invitation, or missed your last one, book your appointment through your GP practice or local sexual health clinic now. It could save your life. Find out more nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/…
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The NHS want to understand the experiences of patients. This helps us provide better cancer care. If you are invited to take part in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey, have your say 📢 ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland
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HPV often has no symptoms, so you may not know if you have it. That’s why the NHS offers HPV vaccination and cervical screening to help prevent cervical cancer. Find out more nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-c…
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Most people can't name the symptoms of pancreatic cancer, can you? - Indigestion - Tummy pain or back pain - Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite - Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes and itchy skin) #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth @PancreaticCanUK
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It’s important for the NHS to know how patients feel about their care. It helps us improve cancer services. If you are invited to take part, have your say in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 📢 ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland
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Don’t miss our first Peninsula wide Innovations in Cancer event on 5th Feb 2026! Showcasing current innovations and offering breakout sessions covering topics such as innovation adoption, research trials and working with industry partners. To register: lnkd.in/eZUT_Qi4
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Cervical cancer leads to approximately 685 deaths a year in England. The HPV vaccination, cervical screening and treatment for cell changes can all help prevent cervical cancer. Find out more nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-c…
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If you have received an invitation for cervical screening or missed your last screening, please don’t wait - book an appointment with your GP practice now. Find out more nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/…
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Did you know 10% of pancreatic cancers are linked to inherited risk factors? EUROPAC helps individuals with a family history of pancreatic cancer access genetic testing and surveillance. Learn more here: peninsulacanceralliance.nhs.… #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
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If you were being treated for cancer during April, May, June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. If invited, have your say in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 📢ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland
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The @NHSEngland Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2024 results are now live. The survey is used to understand a patient’s experience through their diagnosis, treatment & care. Thank you to all those who took part. under16cancerexperiencesurve… #U16CancerPatientSurvey
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Help support #PurpleLights to turn the UK Purple this November for #pancreaticcancerawarenessmonth. Landmarks, homes and businesses are lighting up purple to show support and raise awareness. See how you can get involved here: purplelightsuk.org
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This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, we are raising awareness of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme. If you are living in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, are a current or former smoker, aged between 55 and 74, you may be eligible for screening. Visit peninsulacanceralliance.nhs.…
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