For this World Cancer Day special episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale, Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance, are joined by Dr Jagan John — a GP at Aurora Medcare, GPwSI in Cardiology at BDCHS, Personalised Care Clinical Director for NHS England (London), and Primary Care Board Representative for NEL ICB.

Together, they explore the significance of World Cancer Day, the launch of the National Cancer Plan for England, and what these national ambitions mean on the ground for patients and communities in north east London.

Following the launch of the National Cancer Plan for England, Femi talks through the key priorities of the plan and what they mean specifically for North East London Cancer Alliance.

As one of the top-performing cancer alliances in the country, consistently meeting and exceeding the three national cancer standards, the Alliance is well placed to build on strong foundations. Femi reflects on what has driven this performance to date, where there is still more to do, and how the new national plan provides both opportunities and challenges for cancer alliances and the communities they serve.

Drawing on his frontline experience as a GP, Dr John reflects on how cancer policy translates into day-to-day primary care — from prevention and early diagnosis to personalised, compassionate support for people living with and beyond cancer.