Thames Valley Cancer Network’s Macmillan Patient Information Manager, Nikki Cannon, has been a key lead on the introduction of an important service, nationally and locally. Information Prescriptions (IP) is a new online resource for both the public and health professionals … Continue reading
Introduction The Early Diagnosis Saves Lives campaign was delivered by the Network on behalf of our six local PCTs after a successful bid to the Department of Health for funding. The campaign was designed to raise awareness within the local … Continue reading
Patients and carers agree priorities for more User Involvement Thames Valley Cancer Network User Representatives – made up of cancer patients and carers – came together with health professionals in Oxford during March, to discuss and agree their priorities for … Continue reading
We have updated the Patient and Public pages of our website. While it is an ongoing piece of work, you might want to take a look to find out what sort of support there is available locally. You can get … Continue reading
Quality in Care (QiC) Oncology Programme (formerly Pfizer Excellence in Oncology Awards) Entry is now open. Launched in March 2012, this new initiative involves the NHS, industry and patient groups working closely together for the benefit of cancer patients. Endorsed … Continue reading
Thames Valley Cancer Network are hosting a survivorship workshop on Thursday 12th April 2012 at the Oxford Belfry Hotel. The aim of this event is to establish a strategic Network approach in developing survivorship key principles and to agree an … Continue reading
Sponsored by Macmillan Cancer Support, organised by heads2gether with support from Thames Valley Cancer Network, taking place on Friday 18th May 2012, at Drayton Park Golf Course. An opportunity for current and former Head and Neck cancer patients and carers … Continue reading
Introduction Thames Valley Cancer Network (TVCN) has a thriving and active group of ‘User Representatives’ (User Reps) – people who have had cancer, are going through treatment, or who care for someone with cancer. They offer their time and experiences … Continue reading
Over 30 people learned all about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in older people, at a Slough Senior Citizens event held on Wednesday 14th March 2012. Local women – and men – heard about about the current Be Clear … Continue reading
We are about a third of the way through the first NHS national bowel cancer symptom awareness campaign. Be Clear on Cancer started at the end of January and already anecdotal reports from some GPs say the advertising campaign has … Continue reading
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