West Wales individuals and organisations have been nominated for the Moondance Cancer Awards for their work in cancer services.

The shortlist has been narrowed down to 55 organisations, teams and individuals from 110 nominations across 10 sectors such as early detection, patient experience and cancer treatments.

Among the finalists from Hywel Dda University Health Board are Simone Sebastiani, consultant colorectal surgeon; Rachel Lewis, allied health professional lead; Jill Williams, research nurse and Patricia Rees, lung cancer clinical nurse specialist.

Also included are teams for 24/7 Cancer Treatment Helpline, Prostate Active Care Together (P.A.C.T), Enabling Research for Better Patient Outcomes, Optimising the RDC & Expanding Services and Optimising the Lower GI Pathway Teams.

The awards, in their second year, will take place on June 13 at Depot, Cardiff.

The event will be led by journalist and presenter, Sean Fletcher.

All shortlisted nominees and their nominators will receive free tickets as a thank you from Moondance Cancer Initiative for their commitment to cancer services across Wales.

Dr Rob Orford, CEO of Moondance Cancer Initiative, said: "Recognising and celebrating the work of the talented and passionate people across Wales working in cancer services is vital in achieving our shared goal of improving cancer outcomes for patients.

"The awards night is a great opportunity for colleagues from all corners of Wales to connect and hopefully spark new ideas for change and improvement."

“The standard of entries from dedicated people and teams working across all parts of the cancer pathway, from detection, diagnosis, to treatment and care is evidence of the great work going on across Wales and we can’t wait to celebrate with the nominees and wider cancer community in June.”