Northern Cancer Alliance

We are really proud to share our new animation that has been produced in partnership with members of the Northern Cancer Alliance Public Involvement Accountability Forum 🥰🥰🥰 #CancerAlliances #coproduction #partnerships

There are several factors that increase your risk of developing #PancreaticCancer. Some we can’t do anything about such as age, but others can be reduced by making changes to your lifestyle - smoking, drinking being overweight. More @PancreaticCanUK 👉 bit.ly/3s34vAT

Raising awareness is crucial in the fight against head and neck cancer, which can develop in several places including the mouth, lips, throat, nose and ears. Find out more about the different symptoms from @macmillancancer 👉 bit.ly/3tSkks3 #WHNCD

The cancer screening programmes (bowel, cervical and breast and the new lung health check programme) give the best chance of finding cancer earlier and the earlier the diagnosis, the better the outcome. If you’re invited for screening, please… don’t ignore it.

The symptoms of thyroid cancer include a painless lump in the neck, a hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing and breathing. Most thyroid lumps are not cancer, but you should still visit your GP. More from @macmillancancer 👉 bit.ly/3zWGP1c #ThyroidCancerAwareness

An odd night of broken sleep won’t harm your health but continued lack of sleep can increase your risk of serious medical conditions. Get some sleep education with the free ebook from @TheSleepCharity to help you slumber more peacefully 👉 bit.ly/3qzXuXv 💤

Over 5,000 people are diagnosed with a sarcoma every year in the UK. If you develop a lump that grows or changes, it needs looked at by your GP. #SarcomaAwarnessMonth

Do you know the symptoms of testicular cancer? Although rare, you should know what feels normal for you, so you can visit the GP with any concerns. Read more 👉bit.ly/3w39SQc @CR_UK #TesticularCancerAwareness

The NHS is inviting 16–25 year olds who left school without having their HPV vaccination to get the lifesaving cancer vaccine. Just one dose protects against cancers caused by HPV, including cervical, throat & genital cancers. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2025/07/hundre…

A cancer diagnosis can be a confusing and frightening time and you might not know what help you need or what is available. @CancerCareMap can direct you to services local to you to make your journey as smooth as possible. More👉 cancercaremap.org #LivingWithandBeyondCancer

It is never too late to quit smoking. Positive changes to your health can begin as soon as 20 minutes after your last cigarette. Commit to quitting today and find the support you need here 👉 nhs.uk/better-health/… 🚭🚬 #LungCancerAwareness

Fantastic to have the opportunity to raise awareness of skin cancer, big thanks to Dr Hassan Tahir, our Primary Care Lead, for speaking to @JasonAndersonUK on @radiohartlepool

If you’re in need of some friendly, expert and confidential advice, emotional or practical support @uk.sarcoma offer a free support line for everyone affected by sarcoma, as well as support groups. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/430TJaW #SarcomaAwarenessMonth

"Patients are at the heart of their cancer care and listening to and, crucially, acting on what they have to say is vitally important." Find out more here bit.ly/4kLYdLo #NationalCancerPatientExperienceSurvey

Liver cancer symptoms can be very vague – feeling sick, full after a small amount of food, losing weight without trying. It can also cause tummy swelling and jaundice but these can all be caused by other conditions. More ➡️ bit.ly/46oSVyC @LiverTrust #LiverCancer

In the UK not enough people are aware of the symptoms of gynaecological cancers. Get to know what is normal for you and visit your GP sooner rather than later with any concerns. Get more information from @eveappeal here 👉 bit.ly/2ktSVvP #GynaecologicalCancerAwareness

Join Gateshead Health and Macmillan for a regional study day focused on the late effects of pelvic radiotherapy. Find out more below Register 👉forms.office.com/e/MC0U7NmBGd

Breast pain usually resolves itself within 3 months and on its own is not a symptom of breast cancer. But if it persists and your GP refers you to hospital, there is now a dedicated breast pain pathway available across the North East and North Cumbria.

The typical symptom of sarcoma is a lump that gets bigger quickly. This doesn’t automatically mean you have cancer, but it should be checked out by your GP. More info 👉 sarcoma.org.uk/about-sarcoma #SarcomaAwarenessMonth

If you’re drinking more than you want to, taking more drink free days is a great way to cut down. Find advice, support and free tools to cut down at reducemyrisk.tv #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can have side effects that sometimes last for a long time after treatment has finished. You may find some of the information from mywellbeingspacenca.nhs.uk helpful.