PHE - be clear on cancer

Date Post Image15 July

#BreastCancer is the most common cancer in the UK, and the risk of it increases as you get older.If you’ve notice changes to your breasts, it’s important you go and see your GP and get yourself checked out.#BeClearOnCancer

@BreastCancer_UK@Breastcancernow@BCCare@CR_UK@BreastCancer@BreastCancerH

18 July

11 women die every day from #OvarianCancer in the UK, many people don’t know bloating is a key symptom. If you’ve been feeling bloated for more than three weeks, you need to see your doctor. Find more information on ovarian cancer here. https://www.nhs.uk/be-clear-on-cancer/symptoms/ovarian-cancer#BeClearOnCancer

@OvarianCancerUK@TargetOvarian

21 July

Did you know persistent breathlessness could be a sign of #LungCancer? If you get out of breath doing simple everyday things, it’s important to see your doctor as early detection makes it easier to treat. It could just save your life. https://www.nhs.uk/be-clear-on-cancer/symptoms/out-of-breath

#BeClearOnCancer

@CRUKLungCentre@UKLungCancer

24 July

Did you know two women die every day from #CervicalCancer in England.It can be prevented by attending a cervical screening. If you’ve received an invite, don’t ignore it. Don’t become a statistic.

#BeClearOnCancer#CervicalScreeningSavesLives

@CervicalScreen1@JoTrust

26 July

In the last three weeks have you had a cough that has got worse of changes, or frequent chest infection? Are you coughing up blood and feeling short of breath. These are all signs of #LungCancer, so it’s important you see your doctor if you are experiencing these.

https://www.nhs.uk/be-clear-on-cancer/symptoms/lung-cancer

#BeClearOnCancer

@CRUKLungCentre@UKLungCancer

27 July

The second biggest cancer killer in the UK is #BowelCancer, with five people being diagnosed every hour. If you have any of the symptoms – make sure you go and see you GP, as early diagnosis is curable. Find out more information here https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/bowel-cancer/

#BeClearOnCancer

@Bowelcanceruk@LeedsCancer@LeedsCancerSup@BeClearOnCancer@ActionOnCancer

30 July

If you notice a change any change to a mole, freckle or normal patch of skin, it could be a sign of #SkinCancer. Early detection makes it easier to treat and seeing your doctor could save your life. https://www.nhs.uk/be-clear-on-cancer/symptoms/skin-cancer

@MelanomaUK@bsfcharitysc@BSFCharity

Bowel Cancer statshttps://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/bowel-cancer/

Ovarian Cancer statshttps://www.targetovariancancer.org.uk/useful-links/media-centre/key-facts-and-figures