Be Clear on Cancer
For information relating to national cancer campaigns please click on the links below:
http://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/cancertype
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/default/files/final_respiratory_overview_briefing.pdf
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cancer/Pages/Introduction.aspx
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-symptoms/what-is-an-urgent-referral
Public Health England (resources): https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/16-be-clear-on-
For local support please click on these links:
Bowel Cancer
Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life, If you have any concerns or if things just don’t feel right, make an appointment to see your doctor.
- Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo
- A change in bowel habit lasting for three weeks
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme tiredness for no obvious reason
- A pain or lump in your tummy
Download a symptoms diary to prepare you for when you see your doctor:
www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/our-publications/symptoms-diary/
Bowel Cancer UK:
https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-us/bowel-cancer-awareness-month/
Bowel Cancer Screening:
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/screening/be-clear-on-cancer/bowel-screening
Simple bowel cancer home testing kit to be offered to all men and women aged 60-74 - see link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-bowel-cancer-screening-test
Macmillan:
https://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/s-465-bowel-cancer.aspx?ProductTypeFilterID=105
Beating Bowel Cancer:
https://www.beatingbowelcancer.org/
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer from Cancer Research UK:
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer/screening/breast-screening
http://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/cancertype/breast
Understanding Breast Cancer from Macmillan:
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/breast-cancer/understanding-cancer
https://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/p-237-understanding-breast-cancer-in-women.aspx
Breast Cancer Care:
https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support
Wear it Pink:
http://wearitpink.org/about/breast-cancer-awareness-month/
Breast Screening:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/breast-screening-helping-women-decide
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/breast-screening-programme-overview
Cervical Cancer
A cervical screening test (previously known as a smear test) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina.
Detecting and removing abnormal cervical cells can prevent cervical cancer
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-cervical-cancer-screening
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/cervical-screening-test/Pages/introduction.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cervical-screening-programme-overview
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/video/you-guide-cervical-screening-smear-test
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-cancer-prevention-week/smearforsmear
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/resources/materials/information
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-screening-awareness-week
Cancer Research UK:
http://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/search-results/search-results.html?filter_type=6&filter_action=0&filter_name=SearchTerm&filter_value=cervical+screening&x=0&y=0
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cervical-screening-programme-overview
Head and Neck Cancers
European Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Week:
http://makesensecampaign.eu/
Cancer Research UK:
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancers-in-general/cancer-questions/information-on-throat-cancer
http://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/publicationformat/formatleaflet/alcoholleaflet.html
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/mouth-cancer/symptoms
http://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/publicationformat/formatleaflet/mouthleaflet.html
NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-and-neck-cancer/
Macmillan:
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancers
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancers/mouth-cancer
Throat Cancer Foundation:
http://www.throatcancerfoundation.org/
Oracle Cancer Trust:
http://oraclecancertrust.org/about-us/what-is-head-and-neck-cancer/
Mouth Cancer Foundation:
http://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/
Lung Cancer
The British Lung Foundation:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0221/4446/files/BK12_Lung_Cancer_2014_v2_updated.pdf?9351155647844290596%E2%80%A8
https://shop.blf.org.uk/collections/lung-cancer
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation:
https://www.roycastle.org/how-we-help/our-campaigns/lung-cancer-awareness-campaigns
Lung Cancer Awareness month from Macmillan:
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/lung-cancer/
https://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/p-252-understanding-lung-cancer.aspx
Cancer Research UK:
http://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/publicationformat/formatleaflet/lungcancerleaflet.html
cerresearchuk.org/publicationformat/formatleaflet/smokerleaflet.html
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer UK:
http://prostatecanceruk.org/
Understanding Prostate Cancer from Macmillan:
https://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/s-338-understanding-prostate-cancer.aspx
Prostate Cancer from Cancer Research UK:
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer
Skin Cancer
Increase your awareness about skin cancer prevention and early detection of changes in moles.
Dermatologists have identified that 8 out of 10 people are failing to adequately apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.
Key messages are:
- Be sun aware - use sun screen before going out into the sun
- Be mole aware – monitor existing moles for changes
Leaflets
Skin Cancer Awareness: ABCD for checking moles. Click here to download this leaflet
Be sun smart: http://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/downloads/product/HM_HL_Sunsmart_June_2015.pdf
Detecting skin cancer: http://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/cancertype/melanoma/skinleaflet.html
Patient Information: https://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/s-372-sun-awareness-week.aspx
Resources
British Association of Dermatologists:
http://www.bad.org.uk/for-the-public/sun-awareness-campaign/sun-awareness-week
http://www.bad.org.uk/for-the-public/sun-awareness-campaign/sun-awareness-leaflets-and-posters
http://www.bad.org.uk/for-the-public/sun-awareness-campaign/downloadable-leaflets-and-posters
http://www.bad.org.uk/for-the-public/skin-cancer
Sun awareness from Macmillan:
https://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/showsection.aspx?SectionID=372&SEName=sun-awareness-week
Skin Cancer from Cancer Research UK:
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/skin-cancer