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Read why Ginnie Walker from Sussex is determined not to smoke again after being diagnosed with early stage lung cancer through the Targeted Lung Health Check programme.

Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance supports Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month this November by encouraging the referral of patients with an inherited risk of the disease to EUROPAC.

The SSCA is proud to announce the new service, launched in collaboration with other NHS partners, is a finalist in the Digitising Patient Care category.

The NHS and Asda have teamed up to provide awareness advice on own-brand oral hygiene products encouraging people to contact their GP or dentist if they notice any potential symptoms of mouth cancer.

An adapted test kit will make bowel screening more accessible

A simple saliva test will be offered to diagnose for BRCA gene mutations to identify cancer risk early

NHS England is calling for women to come forward for breast screening when invited following latest figures which show 35.4% did not attend their appointments following an invitation

The campaign will focus on the key symptom of lung cancer – a cough that lasts for three weeks or more - and will encourage those who have this symptom to contact their GP practice.

It will encourage people who are experiencing potential signs of cancer to contact their GP practice to help increase earlier diagnosis and improve outcomes