One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime.
Your risk of developing cancer can depend on your age, genetics and your lifestyle, but Cancer Research UK tells us that two in every five cases are preventable.
The key is to spot the cancer early by recognising the signs and acting quickly – especially if your GP asks you to go along for screening.
Watch our BLMK Cancer Patient Forum video:
Advice and Support
Download our BLMK Cancer Patient Forum leaflet.
Protect Your Voice! Important things for NHS patient advocates to know
You can find more information, advice and support on the Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Care Map websites.
Two week referral information
A document detailing two week wait referral information is available below for each of our areas:
Walk-through video collections
A collection of videos has been created to support patients, families, and carers by offering a clear and reassuring look at what to expect during cancer care in our three local hospitals.
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Public Consultation
The public consultation on the future of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre has now closed, it ran until 29 March 2026. Patients, staff, stakeholders and local communities were being invited to share their views on proposals. Find out more here.