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East and North Hertfordshire Charity Trust have created a special guide for staff, patients, and visitors to easily discover and enjoy the beautiful green spaces around the current Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022 draws to a close, we share an informative video featuring Andrew Gabriel, who runs prostate cancer support groups and educational programmes in the East of England. Andrew has previously led a support group at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, which he is working to relaunch. In his TEDx talk from earlier this year, he shares what he learned from his own experience with prostate cancer, the importance of early detection and basics of treatment. Thank you, Andrew for your important work!

Please read the latest about the Review in the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Stakeholder Update August 2022

You can review past Stakeholder Updates and other Review materials in our Document Library

The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is in the process of a major upgrade. They will be adding two new MRI scanners and a new PET-CT scanner in the next year.

Improvements like this are important to maintaining patient care and safety while a long-term solution for the Service is found. The Paul Strickland Cancer Centre is a key partner to the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and the Review process. You can read all about their updates and plans for the future in the full article here: Paul Strickland Scanner Centre: News and views.

Please read the latest about the Review in our Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Stakeholder Update March 2022

NHS England has launched a new campaign promoting the importance of early cancer detection. The campaign will run across TV, radio, and social media encouraging action rather than fear and worry around cancer checks.

The ads encourage when it’s felt that something is not right, it is best to get it checked out to ease the mind and increase the chance of a good outcome from early detection.

Amanda Pritchard, NHS chief executive, said: “We know that many people don’t want to burden or bother anyone with their health concerns, but we would always prefer to see you sooner with a cancer that is easier to treat, than later with one that isn’t… the NHS is here for you – don’t let cancer play on your mind – get checked without delay.”

One of the campaign videos is posted below. You can learn more about the campaign: NHS England » NHS Chief launches new campaign to combat the fear of Cancer

On 4 February, we observe World Cancer Day, a global initiative to promote awareness, improve education and spur action to prevent cancer death, improve access to life-saving care, and promote prevention and screening.

We wish to recognise and celebrate the many individuals who have contributed to the Mount Vernon Cancer Service Review. We share your passion and commitment to develop proposals that provide access to the best possible care. Thank you for sharing your time and views with us. We look forward to continuing this journey with you.

We also want to extend gratitude to the wonderful staff at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre who work tirelessly to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families.

Bob, a resident of Luton shares his experience caring for his wife while she underwent treatment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. His story demonstrates how crucially important it is to include the carer's perspective in discussions of travel and communication.

Improvements and investments continue to be made at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. You can read about the fern garden here: https://nhsforest.org/fern-garden-opens-mount-vernon-cancer-centre

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