At Thames Valley Cancer Alliance we bring together cancer leaders, commissioners, service providers, people affected by cancer and third sector organisations to take a whole population approach to improving in cancer services across our geography.
We take forward the ambitions in the NHS Long term plan, focused on reducing variation, and improving timely access to all cancer services for all people within the Thames Valley.
Our Work
Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis
Faster Diagnosis
Treatment and Care
Personalised Care
Patient Engagement & Patient Experience
Celebrating CNSs
Celebrating our Clinical Nurse Specialists On 15 March 2024 the NHS Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) joined the NHS across England to celebrate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and their contribution…
Gynae Cancers: Don’t Die of Embarrassment
With more than 22,000 UK cases and almost 8,000 deaths every year, TVCA wants people to be more aware of the symptoms and risks of gynae cancers. TVCA also wants…
Skin Cancer Smart & UV Savvy
As the school summer holidays begin, TVCA is warning about the risks of skin cancer caused by sunburn. For the summer months, get ready to be skin smart and UV…
Our strategic ambition is to deliver the best possible outcomes for every patient affected by cancer by working as a clinically-led patient driven team focused on maximising resources to deliver optimal care and outcomes.
Thames Valley has a population of 2.3 million people with some areas of significant health inequalities. These health inequalities are preventable, and are an unfair and unjust difference in health status and we are committed to working to address this.
Working closely with Public Health England we will better understand exactly where the greatest inequalities exist and then partner with local communities through programmes such as the Cancer Allies Programme to firstly increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and then encourage people with any worrying signs to attend their GP as a priority.
Best possible outcomes,
Case Studies
Chris King: Mouth Cancer Patient
Chris King is a man determined to make the most of his second chance! Currently working as a mortgage broker and with a busy previous career in financial services in…
William Butler: Bowel Cancer Patient
William Butler has spent most of his professional life in the voluntary sector, leading charities dedicated to improving lives affected by disability, poor mental health, and substance misuse. Now in…
Patrick McGuire
“Volunteering with the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance as a Patient and Public Involvement representative is a hugely enjoyable and rewarding activity. I really feel I can make a difference and…
Linda Wilson
“I belong to a breast cancer support group and can see first-hand how today’s patients feel about their care and how they are reacting. This is a great help at…
Jan Backhouse
“I was diagnosed in 2002 with multifocal Breast Cancer. I had an excellent experience with my treatment & follow up and am pleased to have remained cancer free. At the…
Victor Koroma
My prostate cancer story. MEN! Brothers, please do not make the same mistake I made. Take every opportunity to present yourself for testing if you identify with the risk factors.’…
Patrick Lunt
My name is Patrick Lunt, I am 72 and on November 27, 2020 I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. I didn’t have what people might call “classic symptoms”, but I…