Greater Manchester Cancer Academy

Did you know that we host a Primary Care Lunch & Learn Webinar Series? Join us every second Tuesday of the month for a bite-sized, expert-led session focused on a different tumour site or key topic in cancer care. Ask questions live, learn from subject specialists, and access visual minutes beautifully illustrated by Jenny Leonard Art. Catch up on key points from the HPB webinar we ran last month using the graphic in this post. Can’t make it live? No problem—all sessions are recorded and available on-demand via our website.👉 https://bit.ly/44Y9tOM

“The ACCEND mentor provides experienced peer support” Do you have questions around implementing ACCEND within your team? Your Trust's ACCEND mentors are in-post to provide advice and guidance around the implementation of ACCEND and how it can contribute towards your professional development. If you're unsure how to get in touch with a mentor, please reach out to your Lead Cancer Nurse.

Are you a #HealthCareProfessional looking to better understand how genomic testing fits into your practice? Join us on 16 January 2026 for a Genomics Education Event. This full-day event has been curated to provide education on genomics and the work being done to integrate testing into oncology pathways in Greater Manchester. This event will feature workshops and panel discussions with input from patient and carer representatives and expert speakers. Don't miss out, click the link in the comments to register for your free space today 👇 #GenomicsEducation

Do you see and treat patients with #SkinCancers? Join expert speakers on the 11-September for a system wide event designed to bring colleagues together from across the system to network, share best practice and hear about ongoing developments via the GM Skin Cancer Pathway Board. Limited tickets available. Secure yours now via the link in the comments 👇

Today, we're delivering a simulation session to secondary school students at The Manchester Metropolitan University as part of the NHS England Step Ahead Event. During this session, we immersed students in real-life healthcare scenarios with actors using a simulation room to give them a taste of a career in cancer care. The future of our workforce starts with the next generation, so it's important to showcase the career opportunities that are available to them. #Education #CareersInCancer

FREE Webinar Series for UGI Professionals 💻 We’re hosting a 4-part lunchtime webinar series covering key topics in the detection and management of upper GI pathology — perfect for anyone involved in OGDs. Tuesdays, 12:00–13:00 | 9 Sept – 30 Sept Open to Gastroenterologists, Surgeons, Clinical & Nurse Endoscopists and Registrars. Topics include: Post-Endoscopy Upper GI Cancer (PEUGIC) Barrett’s Oesophagus Update Squamous Cell Cancer & Dysplasia Gastric Polyps Register for free and find out more using the link in the comments 👇

Do you work in Secondary Care #SkinCancer Services? Join us on the 11-September for our Skin Cancer Education Event. This event has been curated to provide secondary care colleagues from across the system to network, share best practice and hear about the ongoing developments via the Greater Manchester Skin Pathway Board.   Expert speakers will cover a variety of relevant topics including The Regional & National Picture, Pathology & Genomics, Research, Practices & Advances in Skin Cancer Surgery and Clinical & Medical Oncology Hot Topics. Don't miss out, secure your free space using the link in the comments 👇 #EducationEvent #CancerEducation

Are you a #PrimaryCareProfessional? We’re excited to announce the fourth in a series of Lunch & Learn webinars for primary care - this session will focus on #HepatoPancreatoBiliaryCancers. Hosts Dr Sarah Taylor (Associate Medical Director for Early Diagnosis and Primary Care, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance) and Dr Joe Geraghty (Consultant in Pancreato-Biliary Medicine and Gastroenterology and Clinical Lead HPB Medicine) will cover symptom recognition, referral pathways and much more. Join us on the 8-July by registering for your free space using the link in the comments 👇 #Webinar #PrimaryCareEducation

We are proud to be leading vital work in our region to improve care and support for people living with metastatic cancer. Our goal is to ensure that we do everything possible to go further for these patients and that our workforce is fully equipped with the knowledge and confidence to provide the best possible support. To help us shape this work and make sure our education and training truly meet your needs, we would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to complete this short survey. Your insights and experiences are invaluable in helping us get this right for both patients and staff. Have your say using the link in the comments 👇

Yesterday, we hosted the #UrologyCancer Education Event to Healthcare Professionals from across the system. The event saw subject matter experts come together to provide tumour specific updates, an outline of Greater Manchester and national priorities and talks on the importance of personalised care. The final session of the day focused on #MetastaticCancer. Paul King, a Patient Representative and member of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance Voices Community, shared his metastatic prostate cancer story with the audience. Paul explained the barriers he faced throughout his diagnosis and treatment journey and highlighted the importance of a joined up healthcare system - emphasising how this could have made a difference to his experience. Paul’s story of living with metastatic cancer is incredibly powerful and has played a significant role in shaping the Greater Manchester Metastatic Strategy, developed by Clare Garnsey, Associate Medical Director. The experiences shared by our Patient Representatives are invaluable in driving improvements in care and outcomes. Paul’s talk at yesterday’s event is a perfect example of the positive impact patient involvement can have.