Read the latest stories about cancer prevention, patient support and research

  • Report highlights higher cancer deaths in Merseyside

    Published on 20 November 2024

    Lung and bone cancer are a particular problem

  • NHS looking for cancer research volunteers

    Published on 18 November 2024

    Studies are hoping to recruit 15,000 patients

  • Cancer Alliance Board member to accept royal honour for her support group

    Published on 15 November 2024

    Ann Coffey leads Southport's Sunshine Group

  • Hundreds of cancers found in Cheshire and Merseyside through lung health checks

    Published on 8 November 2024

    Around 10% of patients diagnosed with disease are from our region after successful rollout of tests

  • Cheshire man joins campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer in non-smokers

    Published on 6 November 2024

  • Cancer Alliance helps to fund new children’s cancer project

    Published on 4 November 2024

    The 18-month project will look at care in the community

  • Cancer Alliance health inequalities digital training set for its online launch

    Published on 22 October 2024

    The 123 Approach is a unique learning platform designed to help tackle inequity

  • New service for secondary breast cancer patients in Cheshire and Merseyside

    Published on 19 October 2024

    The service is being piloted at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

  • Cancer Alliance wins prestigious national award for Community Partnerships scheme

    Published on 20 September 2024

    News story about a Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance 'Community Partnerships' initiative involving community groups in raising awareness of cancer to help earlier diagnosis, and the fact it has just won a major national award.

  • Speedy cancer diagnosis means safer outcomes for patients

    Published on 12 September 2024

    On World Patient Safety Day, new initiatives are helping to diagnose people quicker