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Support Group Saturday: Gyn & Tonic

A hand wearing a blue glove holding a needle representing the flu vaccine.

North Yorkshire and York residents reassured that they will be vaccinated against the flu

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Cancer Alliance News – Autumn 2020

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Visiting my GP practice during COVID-19: Beckie’s story

Famous faces urge public to speak to their GP about potential cancer symptoms

Head and shoulder photo of Dr Rumina Önaç, GP and Green Impact for Health lead at The Old School Medical Practice. Dr Onac has her black hair tied back and is wearing glasses. She is looking at the camera and smiling.

Vale of York GP shares experience of adapting to change during coronavirus pandemic

A team of people standing in front of Hope House Support group building.

Support Group Saturday: Hope House

Free online sessions launched to raise cancer awareness and help save lives through early diagnosis.

Carol Miller, founder of York Haematology Support group and Acute Myeloid Leukaemia survivor smiling and holding an award from the Lymphoma Association.

Visiting my GP surgery during COVID-19: Carol’s story

A headshot of Dr Nigel Wells, Clinical Lead for the Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership. He's smiling and wearing a black suit jacket over a wh

Health and Care Partnership appeals for public support to help ensure services resume safely and promptly

Image of Dr Dan Cottingham sat in a GP office wearing a pink shirt, NHS lanyard and Macmillan name badge. Dan is wearing glasses and smiling. There is a computer screen and book shelf behind him.

Dr Dan Cottingham appointed Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance’s GP Lead

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No more waiting in line or on the line… patients can access GP services online in Humber, Coast and Vale

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New shielding guidance for the extremely vulnerable group

Help for cancer patients throughout COVID and beyond

A graphic to advertise Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2020, occurring 15th to 21st June. The Humber, Coast and Vale logo is in the bottom left of the image.

Safely restoring cervical screening services during COVID-19

This photo is of Lizzie stood outside Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust main tower block. There are windows surrounded by blue cladding and Lizzie is wearing a blue facemask, floral t-shirt and grey cardigan. She has short brown hair.

Living with cancer through Covid-19

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Updated shielding advice for the extremely vulnerable in England

New Rapid Diagnostic Centre continues to assess patients during Covid-19 pandemic

Help us help you stay safe in hospital

A woman sitting at a desk in a waiting room. There's a computer in front of her and she's writing with her right hand, and holding a telephone to her ear with her left.

Pancreatic Cancer UK continues to offer support during COVID-19

Accessing NHS services during COVID-19

For up to date information on accessing NHS services, please visit our support page here.

The Alliance brings together all the organisations that commission and provide cancer services in our area, enabling effective and co-ordinated partnership working to improve patient experience.

In 2015 an Independent Cancer Taskforce Strategy set out an ambitious vision for improving services, care and outcomes for everyone with cancer.

Humber, Coast and Vale is one of 21 cancer alliances set up across England, to work towards this vision.

Our Area

Awareness and early diagnosis

The Alliance seeks to improve cancer survival rates by ensuring more people are diagnosed at an earlier stage; by improving cancer awareness and uptake of screening.

Diagnostics

We are working to understand where the gaps in diagnostic capacity are and work with partners across the Alliance to develop strategic plans for radiology, pathology and endoscopy services.

Treatment and pathways

The Alliance is implementing rapid diagnostic and assessment pathways for lung, prostate and colorectal cancers.

Living with and beyond cancer

We are working together to improve the care and support people with cancer receive to enable them to be more in control and better able to cope with their treatment and recovery.

Support in your area

Find out what’s happening and what support is available near you.

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Patient Stories

To help recognise how cancer services can be planned and delivered in the future, we need to understand patient experiences.

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Cancer Champions

It’s easy to become a Cancer Champion. Take part in a free awareness session and learn how to spot the early signs of cancer.

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Documents

View documents from the Cancer Alliance, including National Strategy materials and other useful publications.

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