Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance

Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance We work to improve cancer treatment, care and outcomes for people across Merseyside and Cheshire

Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance brings together organisations, patients and others affected by cancer to drive improvements in clinical outcomes and patients’ experience of the care and treatment they receive. We work closely with cancer services and people affected by cancer to achieve:

• Better Cancer Services, by providing access to expertise and learning; leading change in care pathways, and in piloting new scientific innovations.

• Better Cancer Care, by sharing and building on good patient experience practice.

• Better Cancer Outcomes, by increasing early detection, early diagnosis, enabling early access to cancer services and pathways, and ensuring cancer patients have access to the support they need to live long fulfilling lives beyond cancer. We are responsible for cancer performance, quality and outcomes and collaborate with our NHS colleagues and partners in the third sector to champion and enable new approaches to delivering cancer services. Our areas of work encompass:

• Embedding cancer prevention within treatment pathways, though the principle of teachable moments

• Creating equitable access to screening programmes linked to social determinants of cancer

• Increasing GP access to diagnostics

• Improving access to radiology, pathology and endoscopy

• Reducing emergency presentations including improved acute oncology pathways and ambulatory care. We have a proud record of driving improvement in cancer services, cancer care and better cancer outcomes; and a culture of getting things done.

During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, men are being urged to check for signs of prostate cancer.Watch these two videos...
09/03/2026

During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, men are being urged to check for signs of prostate cancer.
Watch these two videos with men telling their stories of their prostate cancer diagnosis – and why you should take action if you’re at risk.
Hear from local survivors Mike and Michael in the films, two of the 2,900 men treated for this disease annually in Cheshire and Merseyside.
Mike Christian’s story: https://youtu.be/9WsKfbvvojE?si=oCinxtGmYZLdxXjy
Michael Crowe’s story: https://youtu.be/yer_fnRvFgA?si=Hl2966e5hg0os3Jy
Prostate cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages, so it’s important to know your risk. If you’re over 50, have a family history, or are a Black man, ask your GP practice for advice.

The countdown is on! National Cancer CNS Day is just a week away! Search activity across our Cancer Alliance channels an...
09/03/2026

The countdown is on! National Cancer CNS Day is just a week away!
Search activity across our Cancer Alliance channels and Trust social media platforms on Monday, March 16th when we come together to show our appreciation for our amazing cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists.

09/03/2026

This is great research that could save many lives! 👏

08/03/2026

No Smoking Day on Wednesday 11 March, is only four days away. Plan ahead with a free Personal Quit Plan. Read more in comments.

Ovarian cancer mostly affects women over the age of 50, and the symptoms are not always obvious. You should contact your...
06/03/2026

Ovarian cancer mostly affects women over the age of 50, and the symptoms are not always obvious.
You should contact your GP practice if things don't feel normal for you.
For more info see: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/

We are delivering drop-in sessions on CMCA's PRACTICE Dashboard, designed to enhance knowledge of how to access key Ches...
06/03/2026

We are delivering drop-in sessions on CMCA's PRACTICE Dashboard, designed to enhance knowledge of how to access key Cheshire and Merseyside cancer intelligence with a focus on Cancer Prevalence, Cancer Screening and Smoking Prevalence.
Drop-in sessions are taking place on the following dates and can be accessed via the links provided:
• Tuesday 10th March, 11:00-12:00. Click this link to join it – https://ow.ly/FtCM50Yq7Po
• Thursday 18th March, 13:00-14:00. Click this link to join it – https://ow.ly/PKBh50Yq7Pm
• Tuesday 24th March, 11:00-12:00. Click this link to join it – https://ow.ly/nZXO50Yq7Pq
Each session will include:
• Where and how to access the PRACTICE Dashboard
• How to find it on the ICB Business Intelligence Platform
• How to get the best out of the PRACTICE dashboard
• Showcase of Quality Improvement work using the PRACTICE Dashboard
• Opportunities for attendees to raise any issues/questions/queries
We recommend that all attendees have access to the PRACTICE Dashboard before joining the sessions. If you do not already have access, please visit the following page on the Cancer Academy website: https://www.canceracademy.nhs.uk/login

05/03/2026

Click the link to do your check (this tool works best on mobile and in bright light): https://tinyurl.com/CMCA-Hanc

Hanc’s back to remind every bloke across Cheshire and Merseyside (especially those aged 40+) it’s time to give themselves a quick check for head and neck cancer symptoms.

Hanc’s simple check takes just 60 seconds and might just save your life:

1. Touch - Feel around for any lumps on your neck, lips, or in your mouth.
2. Open Wide - Look in your mouth and on your tongue for any ulcers or red / red and white patches.
3. Speak - Listen out for any hoarseness in your voice.

Millions of men just like you regularly check themselves for signs of cancer. Of those who see their GP with possible cancer symptoms, most are told everything’s okay.

Find out more at: https://cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/public-information/give-a-TOS

Sarah Wood, our Senior Quality Improvement Project Manager at Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance, led a workshop in...
05/03/2026

Sarah Wood, our Senior Quality Improvement Project Manager at Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance, led a workshop in Quality Improvement at an event hosted by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre today.
Sarah led the workshop – An overview of theory and strategies for improvement – at Clatterbridge’s Quality Improvement, Clinical Audit and Innovation Showcase Event in Liverpool.

Get Involved to improve cancer care for autistic patients and their loved ones in the NorthWest.Scan the QR code below o...
05/03/2026

Get Involved to improve cancer care for autistic patients and their loved ones in the NorthWest.

Scan the QR code below or email j.clough4@liverpool.ac.uk to find out more.

Gay, bis*xual and other men who have s*x with men are at higher risk of HPV-related a**l, pe**le and head and neck cance...
05/03/2026

Gay, bis*xual and other men who have s*x with men are at higher risk of HPV-related a**l, pe**le and head and neck cancers.
Book your HPV vaccination at a s*xual health clinic or HIV clinic today to get protected ✅
Find out more: https://www.askabouthpv.org/
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