The first Big Cancer52 Conversation of 2025 was held in central Manchester on Wednesday 26th March.​​
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A further Big Cancer52 Conversation will take place in London on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
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Event
The event convened member charities, industry partners and healthcare professionals to explore place-based approaches to tackling health inequalities for rare and less common cancers. The event featured with interactive discussions, shared learning and practical insights to inform more inclusive, community-focused approaches to cancer care.
The event featured influential speakers, including representatives from the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, alongside other experts from Greater Manchester and beyond.
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Please see the full agenda.
Focus
The focus was on exploring place-based approaches to addressing the health inequalities faced by people with rare and less common cancers.
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Attendees had the opportunity to learn from other’s innovative approaches and discuss tangible, actionable steps to reduce health inequalities.
We are grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund and AstraZeneca who have provided funding towards this event. Our sponsors have had no involvement in the event's creation or organisation.
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If you have any questions about this event, please contact manchesterevent@Cancer52.org.uk.
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