Barts Cancer Community

Bringing together news and insights from the cancer centre and our networks across north east London

[Barts Cancer Community @CancerBarts]

A new treatment for advanced bladder cancer – proven in our trials ,led by Professor Thomas Powles from the Barts Cancer Centre, the trial showed patients living longer, with fewer side effects, and in some cases no detectable cancer.Full story: https://t.co/zZeab1jtuo

[Barts Cancer Community @CancerBarts]

Join us at St.Bartholomew’s hospital ‘Making Men’s Health Matter’ event in the city of London #BartsNHSTrust #CancerPrevention

[Barts Charity @Barts_Charity]

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re delighted to announce we're making a landmark investment of £16.6m to transform breast cancer care in East London. 💗

Starting in early 2026, patients in East London will have access to a dedicated Breast Cancer Centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. This will completely change local breast cancer care for generations to come.

Patients will benefit from:

➡️ Improved access to advanced breast surgery and reconstruction
➡️ Shorter stays in the hospital
➡️ More supportive care, including fertility, recovery and wellbeing services
➡️ More equitable access to the very best care
➡️ Faster diagnoses
➡️ New opportunities to join research and access cutting edge treatments

Why is this needed?

Breast cancer patients in North East London have the lowest five- and ten-year survival rates in the country, according to @ONS. There’s also a high prevalence of breast cancer in women under 40, and a prevalence of more aggressive types of breast cancer.

The development will enable @NHSBartsHealth to bring breast cancer surgery from across its hospitals into one place. It’s expected the centre will handle around 1,800 breast surgeries annually.

Find out more on https://t.co/q1426fLbJx

[Maggie's Barts @maggiesbarts]

For Barry, our centres are a space to meet others living with cancer and get expert support. To speak to one of our cancer support specialists, just come in.

[Caroline Alexander @CAlexanderNHS]

Totally inspired on our Board visit today to the 5th floor cancer wards at SBH. The MDT approach to quality improvement was so impressive - a TQM thread from ward to board! - thank you 🙏 @mdstbarts @shanedegaris @WeImproveBH

[Barts Health @NHSBartsHealth]

We’re proud to be named a national centre of excellence for myeloma care by @MyelomaUK.

The team at Barts Cancer Centre delivers world-class, personalised care to hundreds of patients each year.

https://t.co/EwqspI8rdu

[Caroline Alexander @CAlexanderNHS]

Thank you to the ward managers and senior nurses at St Bart’s for an inspiring morning hearing all your innovations! Filled me full of pride and confidence in the future. 😊🙏🙏🙏🙏 @mdstbarts @NHSBartsHealth

[North East London Cancer Alliance @CancerNel]

Come along and meet the team at Mile End Leisure Centre, E3 4HL! We're at the Community Games, where you can try a new sport or activity for free, as well as getting free health advice and support.
https://t.co/fNyR23opYL

[Barts Cancer Community @CancerBarts]

Thank you @CAlexanderNHS

[Caroline Alexander @CAlexanderNHS]

Great catch up with the SBH fertility team today - hearing your plans was inspiring & heart warming to see the artwork 😊 great to catch up with Hetal on 6D hearing about her leadership journey and the great impact of a QI project. Thank u all 🙏🙏🙏 @mdstbarts @NHSBartsHealth

[Aldons @AldonsChua]

And we’re on!
If you’re at St Barts Hospital, drop by at our booth and say hello 👋🏼
@AddisonsUK

#addisonsawarenessday #addisonsday #addisonsdiseaseday

[Barts Cancer Community @CancerBarts]

Just ran for cancer research 🏃‍♂️💪 Every step was for those fighting, surviving, and remembering. Let’s keep pushing for a cure. #CancerResearch #10KRun #ForACause https://t.co/IAsilLnqKn

[Barts Cancer Community @CancerBarts]

Incredible work from our nurse-led clinic delivering innovative, patient-centred care that improves outcomes and transforms access. A shining example of nursing leadership in action! #HealthcareInnovation #NursingLeadership
@mdstbarts @CAlexanderNHS
https://t.co/0hleyCxDah

[Greal @GrealGana]

View Day at St Bartholomew's Hospital. First time hosting a stall showcasing stem cell transplantation. @CancerBarts

[Greal @GrealGana]

Showcasing our stem cell bath used to thaw products before infusion.
A really nice way of sharing our work, and celebrating the successes in haem-onc over the years. Lots of patients, relatives, and colleagues asked about the journey, procedure, and recovery. @CancerBarts

[Barts Cancer Community @CancerBarts]

Honoured to attend View Day at St Bartholomew’s Hospital—an inspiring glimpse into the legacy, innovation, and dedication driving the UK’s leading Cancer & Heart centres @mdstbarts @NHSBartsHealth @shanedegaris @CAlexanderNHS

[Fertility Network @FertilityNUK]

#fertilityawarenss #internationalnursesday #internationalnursesday2025 #fertilitynurses #thankyou

[Barts Cancer Community @CancerBarts]

Happy #InternationalNursesDay!
Today we celebrate the heart, dedication, and strength of nurses around the world.
Thank you for your compassion, care, and unwavering commitment to health and humanity. @CAlexanderNHS @mdstbarts
#ThankYouNurses #NursesDay2025

[North Central London Cancer Alliance @nclcancer]

Approximately 7,500 people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer annually in the UK. The earlier the diagnosis, the better the outcome. This #WorldOvarianCancerDay know the signs & symptoms and, if in doubt, get it checked out

[North East London Cancer Alliance @CancerNel]

Blood in your wee, needing to go more urgently or frequently, or lower tummy pain could all be signs of bladder cancer.

Find out more: https://t.co/1TCCSPqzSt

Explore our support in north east London:

https://t.co/3GQCwry5ot

#BladderCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerSymptoms

[Barts Cancer Community @CancerBarts]

Happy 1st Birthday to our CAU !

[Greal @GrealGana]

Happy 1st Birthday to our Cancer Assessment Unit! In photo: ward manager Nic, ward sisters Zey, Mary, Audrea.

CAU's seen 3,000 patients in the past year. @CancerBarts @mdstbarts #CAU #happybirthdayCAU #leadingcancercare