Join us Royal Devon NHS The Fern Centre Royal Devon Hospitals Charity for a brilliant day on Thursday May 9th at Cedars Inn Barnstaple 10am-4pm Macmillan Cancer Support Devon Carers 361 Energy CIC ChemoHero MySunrise Cancer Companion SW Water Authority Paintclub u3a Parkwood Leisure

This #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth , the #OneThing Bowel Cancer UK want you to do is test your knowledge about the disease.
As well as learning more about #BowelCancer you can also enter a prize draw to win a year’s supply of @Andrex toilet roll!
Enter👇
bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/bow…

Is your patient passing more or less than a teaspoonful of blood?
GatewayC’s third episode of #GPsTalkCancer covers lower GI cancer, including the increased incidence of colorectal cancer in young people.
Listen now 👉 bit.ly/4abO59U
#earlydiagnosis

#OneThing we want to share with you this #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth is Bowel Cancer UK’s message– the earlier #BowelCancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

Learn more about the possible symptoms of the disease:
bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-ca…

It’s #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Did you know patients diagnosed with bowel cancer via screening are more likely to have earlier stage disease and undergo curative treatment?

Learn more with GatewayC’s free, 1-hour, CPD course
👉 bit.ly/3PmxgRC

#earlydiagnosis

TYAs face unique challenges, like maintaining independence during treatment and job prospects post-cancer. Young people's cancer research is underfunded, leaving gaps in knowledge about effective treatments and support. Learn more about #TYACAM at: bit.ly/3TBuLfB🎗 🔬

Have you been diagnosed with cancer? Help us support cancer patients by completing the #CancerQualityOfLife survey. Find out more 👇
CancerQoL.england.nhs.uk.

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.
The service is effective, confidential and free.
Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

A Targeted Lung Health Check can identify potential lung health issues early, including cancer. An early diagnosis can make the condition easier to treat.
Our new video explains more about the process and eligibility, watch here: vimeo.com/manage/videos/…
InHealth University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Screening vs symptomatic FIT - what are the key differences?

Refresh your knowledge on the latest guidance.

Start GatewayC’s free, 1-hour, CPD course 👉bit.ly/49R1Smv

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Ever wondered what cancer care looks like for teens and young adults? 💛 This #TYACAM , we're inviting you to join our new webinar with Jo Stark, 'What is cancer care like for TYAs?,' on 16 April at 7 pm to find out. Register for free at: bit.ly/4atZ12S

Pleased to announce I will be running another immunotherapy study day. This is an introductory day for colleagues working in oncology and haematology. UKONS Peninsula Cancer Alliance Southwest Immunotherapy Group (SWIG) Amanda Nadin University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust UHPcancernursing

Around 2,300 teenagers and young adults aged 15 to 24 are diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK.
Issy, Jake and Joram have shared their experiences after receiving a cancer diagnosis as a teenager with Cancer Research UK, to help raise awareness this #tyacam 👇
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/04/02/tee…

Richard Storry was diagnosed with #HodgkinLymphoma in November 2010, aged 17. Richard has joined our #TYACAM campaign to help empower young people around healthcare and offers his advice to help support others 🗣 💜 Read Richard's full story at: bit.ly/3UkHftL

If you’re 56-64 and registered with a GP in England, the NHS will send you a #BowelCancer testing kit. Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill or dying. So put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. Find out more: nhs.uk/bowel NHS

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth , Bowel Cancer UK want you to know this #OneThing – the earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

Learn more: bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-ca…

April is #TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth .
Testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men ages 15-44. Over 95% of cases are curable if caught early. The most common method of early detection a monthly self-exam. For further info visit: …sticularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/tc-awareness-m… Testicular Cancer

DID YOU KNOW?

⚽️Testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men 15-44, but can strike any age, yet it’s hardly talked about.

🏀Every hour a male is diagnosed, and every day a life is lost.

⚾️Monthly self-exams and early detection are key!

🎾Testicular Cancer is over 95%

This April marks the second Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month; an opportunity to come together and raise awareness of the unique challenges facing this age group following a cancer diagnosis.
For further info and support visit: tyac.org.uk/teenage-and-yo… Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer

It can be hard to know when you should contact your GP if you are worried about your health. If you've been feeling unwell for a while, or your symptoms don't get better as quickly as you think they should, it's always worth getting checked out 💜 bit.ly/40x2OXO #TYACAM