EMCA News

Welcome to the EMCA News Page! Stay informed with regular updates about cancer services across the East Midlands. Check back often to stay in the loop with the latest developments and news. You can also find the highlights from previous years in the tabs on the left.

EMCA and CRUK Talk Cancer: More than 200 people trained to confidently talk about cancer

We have been privileged to work alongside Cancer Research UK to deliver 12 Talk Cancer workshops across the five East Midlands Integrated Care Board (ICB) areas.

Between December 2025 and May 2026, 223 people attended online, face-to-face and Train the Presenter sessions designed to build knowledge and confidence around cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis.

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Shaping sleep support in cancer care

We’re delighted to share that the Sleep and Cancer project has been shortlisted for the Ingrid Fuchs Cancer Nursing Award at the 2026 Nursing Times Awards. This recognition reflects a truly collaborative approach and the role of the Cancer Co-production Group in shaping the work.

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Boosting Cervical Screening Uptake: Appt Health’s Work Gathers Momentum Across the East Midlands

A major 24‑month East Midlands Cancer Alliance cervical screening improvement programme, led by Appt Health and funded through the SBRI NHS England Cancer Programme, is now well underway — and early signs show meaningful progress in reconnecting those least likely to attend screening. Delivered in partnership with Imperial College London and Prova Health, we have been working directly with ICBs, and GP practices across the East Midlands.

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Thousands of Life-Saving Lung Cancer Screening Checks Delivered Across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

More than 5,000 people in England have received earlier lung cancer diagnoses thanks to an innovative NHS initiative. Across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire alone, over 55,000 lung cancer screening checks have now been completed helping to save lives through earlier detection.

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The Cancer Alliance Partnership Hub 🤝

Location: Birmingham

Attendance: By invitation only

The Cancer Alliance Partnership Hub brings NHS clinicians and industry partners together to accelerate transformation across cancer pathways in the Midlands. We are inviting leaders from pharmaceutical and med-tech organisations to collaborate with clinical and operational teams from the East and West Midlands to deliver better outcomes, faster pathways, and more equitable access to care.

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Empowering Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer to Get Active 💪

We’re proud to share that The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and The Royal Marsden have partnered with PureGym to launch a new initiative supporting men with advanced prostate cancer.

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🌟 Empowering Communities: The Rise of Primary Care Cancer Champions in Northamptonshire

The Primary Care Cancer Champions (PCCC) initiative continues to transform how patients access support and information close to home, throughout Northamptonshire.

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🌟 EMCA Team Away Day Recap – Building Connection, Purpose, and Vision 🌟

Date: 23rd July 2025

Facilitators: Kash Haroon & Jamie Morley, 360 Degree Society

Our recent EMCA Team Away Day was a vibrant and energising event that brought colleagues together to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine how we work and deliver impact across the system. Held in a spirit of collaboration and curiosity, the day was filled with insightful discussions, interactive activities, and strategic reflections.

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Launches Innovative PemOla Pancreatic Cancer Trial

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is leading a pioneering clinical trial, PemOla, focused on pancreatic cancer. This trial is also serving as a pilot for the NIHR’s new Just in Time scheme, which enables hospitals to rapidly join a trial as soon as they identify eligible patients—eliminating the need to refer them to pre-established trial sites.

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Improving Cervical Screening Uptake

🎉 EMCA is thrilled to partner with Appt Health and SBRI Healthcare through the NHS Cancer Programme Innovation Open Call!

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EMCA awarded SBRI funding for Pharmacy Oesophageal case finding

We’re excited to share that EMCA has secured SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) funding, alongside North Central London Cancer Alliance, in partnership with Cyted.

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OUTpatients - Taking Pride in Screening Report

OUTpatients is the UK’s only LGBTIQ+ cancer charity.

We are pleased to announce the release of their latest report "Taking Pride in Screening". This insight report explores the current provision of cervical screening in sexual health clinics (SHCs) and how involved Cancer Alliances are in monitoring this service. 

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Funding Secured for Implementation of C the Signs across Northamptonshire Health Care System

We are pleased to announce that Northamptonshire ICB has secured funding via the East Midlands Cancer Alliance to implement C the Signs, an advanced AI-driven platform for the early detection of cancer. This represents a significant step forward in our commitment to improving cancer outcomes and ensuring equitable access to early diagnosis for all patients.

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Updates to EUROPAC Data Navigator Service and Contact Details

Due to reduced capacity within the Navigator Team, the review and triage of referrals to EUROPAC will now be managed centrally.

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CRUK-Funded Trial Shows Exercise Boosts Survival in Colon Cancer Patients

A recent clinical trial funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has revealed that colon cancer patients are more likely to survive the disease when supported to engage in regular physical activity. The study highlights the powerful role of personalised exercise programmes in improving long-term outcomes.

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