Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

GP practices will continue to be open as normal during the resident doctors strike. Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Today on #WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay, we’re proud to highlight Tom, a new volunteer passionate about giving back. His message: “Cancer can be beaten—if in doubt, get checked out.” Read about his cancer journey on his blog: thomastrumpscancer.blogspot.com #GMHeadAndNeckCancer

Treatment for head and neck cancer can affect your body in many ways. We've worked with patients on two new animations help during and after treatment for head and neck cancer. Watch the full videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #GMHeadandNeckCancer #WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay

A #GreaterManchester man who builds turbochargers for anything from fast cars to trucks and has thanked the NHS for rebuilding him after cancer! Ben Garlick who had cancer of the voicebox (laryngeal cancer) shares his story to mark #WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay #GMHeadAndNeckCancer

Do you know the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? While most symptoms of mouth cancer are common and can be caused by other conditions, it is important to get to know the signs. Learn more: bit.ly/3CunAkv #GMMouthCancer

The NHS is offering free lung health checks to people aged 55–74 who've ever smoked in Edgeley, Cheadle Heath, Shaw Heath, Davenport and Adswood in #Stockport. Invite will come by post. If you missed your appointment call 0161 529 0900. #GMLungHealthCheck @StockportMBC

Coughing? Short of breath? Worried? Use our LungAware online tool. We’ll ask you a few simple questions about your lung health, and then advise on what you can do next. To find out more visit: lungaware.co.uk #GMLungAware

If you’re worried that you have symptoms that could be cancer, please see your GP as soon as possible. Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat. Don’t delay – contact your GP today. #GMFindCancerEarly

Lung cancer screening arrives for people living in #Horwich next week. 🚚 It’s for people aged 55 to 74 who smoke or used to smoke either shisha or cigarettes. Look out for your invite by post or text! ✉️ 📲 @boltoncouncil @HWBolton @boltongpfed #GMLungHealthCheck #Bolton

The latest #NationalCancerPatientExperienceSurvey results reveal that patients in Greater Manchester rated their cancer care 9.1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 8.9. Thanks to everyone who took part! Find out more: ncpes.co.uk/latest-results/

Your GP practice can help with check-ups, common illnesses, health advice, specialist referrals and more. Most practices are open 8am–6pm. Search ‘Get to Know Where to Go’ to learn more. #GTKWTG

If you need urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and press option 2. Trained mental health professionals are there to help. NHS 111 SignVideo is available for BSL users. Text relay also available 18001 111. #GTKWTG

Worried about your cough? Use our easy online tool where we’ll ask you a few short questions to find out about your lung health, and we can advise on what you can do next. To find out more visit lungaware.co.uk #GMLungAware

Contact your GP or dentist if you notice any potential symptoms of mouth cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/3CunAkv #GMMouthCancer

Our Comms Team has been shortlisted for the #CommsHERO Team of the Year Award 2025 which recognises exceptional work🎉 We highlighted our work on: 🚙 The #ThisVanCan bowel & ovarian cancer awareness roadshows 🫁 Lung Cancer Screening 🏆 Greater Manchester Cancer Awards

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in UK men, yet half of cases are diagnosed too late. As part of the national #SBRIHealthcare programme, we're working with @GM_Cancer to deploy Pi™ to help radiologists detect urgent cases faster. 🔗 lucidamedical.com/lucida-medical…

If you’re worried that you have symptoms that could be cancer, please see your GP as soon as possible. Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat. Don’t delay – contact your GP today. #GMFindCancerEarly

Are you experiencing any unusual symptoms that could be cancer? Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat. Don’t delay – contact your GP today. #GMFindCancerEarly

500 people have already attended for a lung health check in #Partington this week. If you got an invite but missed your appointment please, call 0161 529 0900 to rearrange. The clinic leaves on Mon 21 July at 8pm. Our phone line is open until 12 on Sat 19 July #GMLungHealthCheck

Coughing? Short of breath? Worried? Use our LungAware online tool. We’ll ask you a few simple questions about your lung health, and then advise on what you can do next. To find out more visit: lungaware.co.uk #GMLungAware