We are the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance. Our mission is to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients in Humber and North Yorkshire. Find out more: bit.ly/3i8OgNy

As part of Get Online Week (19 to 25 October), libraries in the North East and North Yorkshire are joining forces with the NHS to help people build the skills and confidence they need to get online. Library staff and volunteers at participating branches will be running drop-in sessions throughout the week to help people sign up and learn how to use the NHS App. To find out more, and see if they're at a library near you, visit: england.nhs.uk/north-east-yo…

This week, Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance and @eskimediauk have launched a campaign to raise awareness of cancer, encourage prevention and increase early diagnosis to help local residents to live longer, healthier lives. The campaign, ‘Get Ahead of Cancer’ will run until March 2027 and aims to raise awareness of five of the most common cancers: bowel, breast, cervical, lung and prostate. The first strand of the campaign focuses on signs and symptoms of cancer, what to look out for, recognising changes in your body and contacting your GP to get further support or reassurance. Find out more: lnkd.in/gFVYtbu9

Cancer Alliance Managing Director Lucy Turner brought this year’s annual conference to a close with some heartfelt words of thanks. We hope all our delegates enjoyed today’s conference, and we hope to see you again next year!

For the third year running, this afternoon we recognised the achievements of people working in cancer services with our Excellence in Cancer Awards. Well done to all our nominees and winners!

This afternoon, our delegates listened to Scott Crosby, Associate Director for the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control. Scott delivered today’s keynote speech - Turning the Tide: the prevention promise we make to future generations. Thank you to Scott and all our guest speakers today!

The annual conference has hosted breakout sessions from guest speakers on health literacy, neighbourhood health, health and wellbeing information, deaf awareness, genomics and the cancer incentive scheme. – at Hull, England

Our panel, Jason Stamp, Cheryl Tackie, Scott Crosby, Andrew Prudames and Mr Kartikae Grover, took questions for our delegates during a Q and A session.

Our annual conference, at Craven Park, Hull, is in full swing! This morning, hundreds of delegates have listened to our Deputy Managing Director Laura Milburn deliver an overview of our achievements with our partners this past year. There’s also been insightful talks from our guest speakers, Jason Stamp, Andrew Prudames and Cheryl Tackie, offering perspectives from NHS England and NHSE’s Cancer Patient and Public Voice Forum.

There's still time to have your say on the development of our Humber and North Yorkshire 10-year plan for cancer. Complete the survey to share your views and contribute to the development of the plan: bit.ly/HNYcancerplan

The national cancer plan, published today, sets out major NHS reform to improve cancer outcomes and quality of life. In support of this, we’re developing a 10-year cancer plan for Humber and North Yorkshire and need your views. Complete a short survey: bit.ly/HNYcancerplan

Our giant inflatable lung is at Northpoint Shopping Centre in Hull today as Cancer Alliance colleagues continue to raise awareness during #LungCancerAwareness month. If you’re in the neighbourhood come say hi to the team and find out more about our campaign: hnycanceralliance.org.uk/lun…

Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest. So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. nhs.uk/breast #breastcancerawarenessmonth

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sign up for a free virtual @HNYCancer bitesize awareness session and learn about: -the early signs and symptoms -breast cancer screening -how to reduce your risk Find out more about #breastcancerawarenessmonth - bit.ly/nhsbreastcancer.

Checking your breasts or chest regularly helps you learn what looks and feels normal for you. This makes it easier to notice any changes that could be a sign of a condition such as breast cancer. For advice, visit bit.ly/nhsbreastcancer. #breastcancerawarenessmonth

When diagnosed at an early stage, 98% of women survive their breast cancer for 5-years or more.  Regular breast screening can find breast cancer before you notice any symptoms.   If you've been invited but missed or did not book your appointment, arrange one here: bit.ly/3TKIa62.  #breastcancerawarenessmonth