News and events

Take a look at the latest news and events from across Thames Valley and nationally.

The new National Cancer Plan for England sets out how cancer services will be improved through earlier diagnosis, better access to treatment and reduced inequalities, with the aim of saving more lives and helping people live well after diagnosis. Find out more here

Oesophageal Cancer

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February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month – time to digest some info about the risks and symptoms of this ‘less survivable’ cancer. 8,000 people die of oesophageal (food pipe) cancer…

Cervical Cancer Prevention

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‘Don’t ignore your invite!’ is the plea to women during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week from the NHS Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA). Two women die every day from cervical cancer…
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Less Survivable Cancers Day

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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) is supporting the awareness of the six less survivable common cancers on Tuesday 11 January 2023 – Less Survivable Cancers Day. Do you know the…
Xmas 2022

Season’s Greetings

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“As we say farewell to the challenges of 2022, all my colleagues at TVCA send you Season’s Greetings and our thanks and best wishes over the festive period and for…
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TVCA Showcase 2022

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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) will host its first ever Showcase for cancer colleagues on Tuesday 6 December 2022. Healthcare professionals from cancer services across the Thames Valley[1] will meet…
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Mouth & Throat Cancer: Open Wide!

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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) is asking you to ‘Open Wide’ to check for signs of mouth cancer and to know the symptoms of throat cancer. Almost half (46%[1]) of…
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TVCA at Revive Aylesbury

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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) will attend ‘Revive Aylesbury’ on Saturday 22 October 2022. The free event will bring together minority ethnic communities for advice on better healthcare and wellbeing.…

TVCA at Learning Disability Events

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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) will attend Access All Areas. These are two free events to help young people and adults with a learning disability or autism to live a…

Quit in Stoptober

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Smokers in England are being urged to stub out the habit as part of the annual Stoptober public health campaign, which is live throughout October. Latest statistics show smoking costs…
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TVCA Celebrates NHS 74th Birthday

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On Tuesday 5 July Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) will join the celebrations for the 74th birthday of the NHS. The Cancer Alliance will mark the occasion by recognising and…

TVCA at Learning Disabilities Event

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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) will attend Live Better, Live Longer, an event for people with learning disabilities, and their carers, in Oxford on Tuesday 28 June 2022. If you…
Cervical cancer

Cervical screening: are you the 1 in 3?

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One in three[1] people invited for their cervical screening don’t go for the potentially life-saving cancer-prevention test. Cervical cancer is now the most common form of cancer in women, and…
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Become a volunteer cancer rep?

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It’s Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) and Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) is seeking new patient voices to help improve cancer services across the region. As part of the NHS, TVCA…
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Tans, sunburn, and skin cancer awareness

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With the hope of warmer weather and summer holidays in the sun on the horizon, Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) highlights the risks of developing skin cancer through tanning and…
International Nurses Day

The ‘Best of Nursing’ on Nurses’ Day

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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) celebrates the ‘best of nursing’ on 12 May – International Nurses’ Day. The day is about recognising the incredible work and the difference nurses make…
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Cancer Patient Mental Health Care

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In Mental Health Awareness Week (9 to 15 May 2022), Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) highlights the psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and fear of recurrence on patients…