Blood cancer awareness: There are over 100 different types of blood cancer, and it is the third biggest cancer kiler in the UK.

The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. In fact, more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is diagnosed at the earliest stage. However, this drops significantly when diagnosed at the latest stage. Symptoms can include: bleeding from your bottom, blood in your poo, losing weight but your not sure why and a pain or lump in your tummy.

Did you know… In the 1970’s Breast Cancer had a 40% survival rate, Today it has an 80% survival rate. In the UK 55,000 men and women are diagnosed with Breast Cancer each year. Attending Breast Screening can increase the chance of finding cancer early and increase the treatability.

Brain Cancer Awareness

A brain tumour can cause headaches but it is unusual for this to be the only symptom. Other common symptoms include feeling sick and having seizures, however symptoms depend on where  the tumour is located
in the brain. 

Going for Smear Tests can be difficult, however finding Cervical Cancer earlier can mean it is easier to treat.

Symptoms of Cervical Cancer can include:

Unusual Vaginal Bleeding such as between regular periods, after menopause or after sex
Changes to Vaginal Discharge
Pain or Discomfort During Sex
Pain In Your Lower Back Or Pelvis

Visit Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust for more information

Don’t Risk Dying Of Embarrassment.
A Smear Test lasts all of 5 minutes.
The impact of Cervical Cancer lasts a Lifetime.
Attend your Smear Test.
Reduce Your Risk.

Contact your surgery if you have missed your Cervical Screening appointment.

Screening can be daunting so we have information that can support you through this.

Childhood Cancer Awareness - Symptoms can vary to include physical changes such as unusual lumps, unexplained weight loss and unexplained bruising. There can also physical symptoms such as persistent headaches or pain and loss of balance or coordination.

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer- Bowel cancer means cancer that starts in the large bowel (colon) and the back passage (rectum). It is also known as colorectal cancer. Symptoms can include bleeding from the back passage, blood in your poo or a change to your normal bowel habit. For more information 

The British Association of Dermatologists  outline the facts about common skin cancers detailing what to look for,

More than 95% of gastric cancers develop in the cells of the stomach lining and are known as
adenocarcinomas. Smoking, age and high salt intake are believed to be risk factors for developing stomach cancer. Symptoms may include, persistent
indigestion and heartburn, feeling very full or bloated after meals, trapped wind and frequent burping, persistent stomach pain and blood in your stools.
For other stomach/gastric cancer symptoms please click to view *gastric cancer symptom*

Gynaecological Cancer  Awareness -   Gynaecological Cancer includes Ovarian, Womb, Cervical, Vulval and Vaginal and can come with range of symptoms such as persistent bloating, pain and soreness, and bleeding between periods.

Kidney cancer is when abnormal cells in either of the kidneys start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. The cells can grow into surrounding tissues or organs and may spread to other areas of the body.

Kidney Cancer Symptoms can include blood in urine,
unexplained weight loss, unexplained lumps in the abdomen and constant tiredness.

Almost 90 out of 100 people (almost 90%) with stage 1 kidney cancer will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after they’re diagnosed.

For more information and support please visit:

 kcuk.org.uk

If you are concerned you are showing any symptoms, please contact your GP.


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 Liver cancer symptoms may include: Shortness of breath, Bloating, Jaundice, Right-sided abdominal mass, Right-sided abdominal pain.
Treatments can include Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and partial hepatectomy.

Liver Cancer Stages

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 Anyone at any age can get lung cancer. If you have had an unexplained cough for more than 3 weeks, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, lasting chest or shoulder pain, unexplained tiredness, or weight loss it is important to get it checked by your GP. When caught early, cancer is much more treatable. Visit the website below for more information and
support.

Mouth Cancer can strike in a number of places including the lips, tongue, gums and cheeks. Early detection is crucial and it is extremely important to tell your doctor or dentist immediately if you notice any unusual signs such as

*  Ulcers which do not heal within 3 weeks
* Red and white patches in the mouth
* Lumps or swelling in the mouth, head or neck area

For More Information please visit the website below:

Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer
affecting the food pipe (oesophagus), the long tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.

Oesophageal Cancer Symptoms can include pain or difficulty swallowing, discomfort in the upper abdomen- particularly when eating, black or bloody stools, vomiting blood, heartburn, and unexplained weight loss.

There are over 8300 cases of oesophageal cancer diagnosed in the UK each year and around 9 in 10 cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes.

For more information and support please visit: The Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA) website

OPA WEBSITE

If you are concerned you are showing any symptoms, please contact your GP.

There are around 7,500 new ovarian cancer cases in the UK every year. Symptoms can include persistent bloating, reduced appetite, pain or tenderness in your tummy

Pancreatic Cancer is the UKs 5^th biggest cancer killer with around 10,000 people being diagnosed each year. Symptoms can include Stomach pain, jaundice, changes in stool, unexplained weight loss. You can find out more information by clicking the link below: *Quick-Guide-to-Pancreatic-Cancer*

1 in 8 men and 1 in 4 black men will get prostate cancer, and early diagnosis can save lives. Symptoms to look out for can include: needing to wee more than normal or having leakages, finding it hard to wee or having to force it out, you may have blood in your wee, unexpected weight loss or pain in your back, hip or lower tummy. For more information 

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Around 2400 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year in the UK, that’s more than 6 a day! It is most likely to happen between the ages of 25-40 but can happen at any age.

Testicular cancer is usually curable. Being aware of symptoms, how to check for them, and seeing your GP sooner rather than later can help make treatment more successful.

Symptoms can include; Swelling in testicle, dull ache, pain or heaviness in the scrotum, breathlessness and pain in the lower tummy.

Here's how to check:

Thyroid Cancer Awareness-   The most common signs and symptoms can include persistent hoarseness or voice change, trouble swallowing or breathing, swelling or lumps in the neck, and pain or discomfort in front of theneck.