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Pilot scheme aims to boost early cancer diagnosis

A pilot scheme has been completed which aims to reduce the time patients must wait before they find out whether or not they have cancer – and potentially save many lives. The project, known as Query Cancer, treated patients at a ‘one-stop’ clinic which aimed to...

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Online education platform passes milestone

Vanguard Innovation’s ground-breaking online learning platform for primary care staff has surged past an important milestone. Gateway-C, which helps family doctors and other primary care staff more easily identify the early signs of cancer, was launched in May this...

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Digital pathology project is under way

A project to test out the latest technology in cancer pathology is under way across Greater Manchester. Vanguard Innovation is exploring the use of digital pathology that can capture a digital image of human tissue samples. Also known as on-screen microscopy, the...

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Accolade for primary care cancer project

A Vanguard Innovation project designed to support primary care staff in detecting cancer has been shortlisted for a prestigious HSJ award. Gateway-C is an online platform that uses interactive films and other educational resources to help GPs improve the way they...

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Patient self-referral reaches pilot stage

Vanguard Innovation is piloting a system that would allow individuals to refer themselves to a GP for further investigations for suspected cancer. The computer-based system could improve early diagnosis of the disease and so save hundreds of lives. Greater Manchester...

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Where to find our projects

Vanguard Innovation's projects take place across Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire, and we've produced a map to identify exactly where they are. The projects cover every area of cancer services and include early diagnosis, cancer education, aftercare, improved...

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Feedback system gives patients their say

An innovative system to capture and analyse feedback from cancer patients is being implemented in Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire. Vanguard Innovation is committed to improving patient experience as well as ensuring patients and their families play an equal...

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Medicines team in line for prestigious award

The Cancer Vanguard’s medicines optimisation team has been shortlisted for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's (RPS) prestigious Team of the Year award. The shortlisting recognises the Cancer Vanguard’s innovative Pharma Challenge. This is a new way of working...

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Online GP platform aims to cut cancer deaths

Vanguard Innovation’s pioneering online learning platform that supports GPs in detecting cancer symptoms has gone live across Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire. Through the Gateway-C website, www.gatewayc.org.uk, family doctors can access a secure learning zone...

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