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| A campaign developed with Christie Hospital raising awareness about the early symptoms of cancer will be launched across North Manchester throughout March. Breast, bowel, and lung cancer are the biggest killers not just in Manchester but across the country; it is estimated that 500 lives a year in Manchester could be saved if people went to their doctors earlier. |  |
| Don’t Be A Cancer Chancer encourages people to recognise symptoms which may be related to cancer and seek advice from their GP early.
The campaign will be publicising some of the symptoms including, newly developed lumps, bleeding from the back passage or a persistant cough. Although these symptoms are unlikely to be caused by cancer it is best to play it safe as the earlier a cancer diagnosed the better the outcome.
Throughout the month of March awareness raising events will occur and promotional materials will be available through local organisations, businesses and GP surgeries. Healthy Communities Collaborative will be helping the campaign get the message across. Look out for the Don’t Be a Cancer Chancer logo appearing in all kinds of places…even your loo roll!
Volunteer opportunity- if you would like to join the campaign and make a difference in your local community then please contact Tara Davies at Manchester Public Health Development Service on 0161 861 2900. |
