Government campaign highlights signs of bowel cancer

Source: Cancer Research UK

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Date of publication: February 2011

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In a nutshell: The Department of Health has launched a new campaign- ‘Be Clear on Cancer’. Pilot campaigns costing £1.75 million will run for seven weeks in the east and south-west of England, and be rolled out nationwide if successful. The adverts will appear on regional TV and radio and in newspapers, and feature GPs encouraging patients to tell them about any changes in their bowel movements or abnormal bleeding, as these may be early signs of bowel cancer.

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BME Cancer Patient Advisory Panel Launch

Source: NHS National Cancer Action Team, 2009

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Date of publication: December 2009

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In a nutshell: The National Cancer Action Team is pleased to announce the launch of the National Black and Ethnic Minorities (BME) Cancer Patient Advisory Panel.The launch was celebrated today with various people representing the NHS, charities, community groups, the voluntary sector and patients.

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Ten minute talk boosts breast cancer awareness six fold

Source: Cancer Research UK

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Date of publication: October 2009

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In a nutshell: A ten minute talk between a woman and a health professional increases the chances she will be ‘breast cancer aware’ by six fold, according to research published online in the British Journal of Cancer (BJC) and presented at the NCRI Cancer Conference in Birmingham.

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New pilot scheme will use football to promote awareness of cancer symptoms in men

Source: Department of Health

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Date of publication: September 2009

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In a nutshell: A new scheme supported by football clubs across England will help educate men about the symptoms and risks of ‘male’ cancers and encourage them to present earlier with their symptoms, Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham announced today.

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Awareness of cancer risk low among many ethnic minorities

Source: Cancer Research UK 

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Date of publication: July, 2009

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In a nutshell:A survey has revealed that many ethnic minority groups have a low awareness of the signs and symptoms of various forms of cancer, even though some groups have a higher risk of certain types of cancer than others.

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