This month, the Dont be a Cancer Chancer campaign is launched across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Cancer is a pretty scary word, but it can be treated. In fact, more and more people of all ages are surviving the disease and going on to live full lives.
Don’t Be a Cancer Chancer talks openly about the three most common cancers, lung, breast and bowel and raises awareness of their signs and symptoms. It aims to address people’s fears surrounding cancer and encourages anyone who spots symptoms to visit their doctor immediately.
If you notice any of the following symptoms, see your GP right away:
Bowel
A change in bowel habits for a few weeks or more. Blood in your poo. Unexplained weight loss.
Breast
A lump in your breast or changes to its size, shape or feel.
Lung
A cough that lasts more than 3 weeks, or a long-standing cough that changes. Coughing up blood. Unexplained weight loss.
For more information about the signs and symptoms of cancer or the Don’t be a Cancer Chancer campaign, visit www.cancerchancer.com
Cancer Champions:
To get people talking about cancer, Don’t Be Cancer Chancer has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support to train over 300 Cancer Champions across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Champions are now out and about in our communities talking to people about the symptoms and diagnosis of cancer at local events and in workplaces.
They are friendly, local people who have a passion for helping other and spreading the message, “Don’t be a Cancer Chancer, seeing your GP could save your Life”.
If you would like a cancer champion to visit your workplace to talk to staff about cancer, please email the following information to info@iloveme.org.uk
- Your name:
- The name and nature of your business:
- The full address of your business:
- Number of staff:
- Your contact number:
NB: the visit is subject to the availability of a local champion. Please ensure the appropriate person/s at your workplace have approved the visit.