Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in England, but very treatable when caught early. Don’t ignore symptoms such as blood in your poo, pain or bloating in your tummy, or changes in your poo that are not usual for you. Contact your GP practice: dontwipeawaythesigns.com #DontWipeAwayTheSigns

It’s #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth and we’re highlighting the Blood Cancer UK ‘We Know What It Takes’ campaign. This recognises the importance of the work of healthcare professionals who help cancer patients and their loved ones with compassion and clarity. Find out more at www.bloodcancer.org.uk

New dates for our Dietary Advice in Cancer Care lunchtime webinars are Weds 1 October & Friday 21 November. Great opportunity for HCPs in NW & SW London to update their knowledge & confidence to talk about dietary information with people affected by cancer. Register at wkf.ms/3GztySV

There are 5 gynaecological cancers and The Eve Appeal is raising awareness of possible symptoms & risk factors factors during #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth. Being aware of these could be a lifesaver. Find out more about inherited risk factors and gynaecological cancers at: bit.ly/4g62QiH

Know the symptoms of bladder cancer? It could be blood in your pee, even just once, a urine infection that keeps returning, or pain when peeing. If you experience any of these contact your GP practice. More info at: www.samesymptomsdifferentstory.com @abcuk.bsky.social ‬ #SameSymptomsDifferentStory

So excited we have 2 projects to improve cancer care shortlisted for 2025 HSJ Awards - our nurse-led urology diagnostics project and our Improving early diagnosis of cancer QI scheme. Find out more at: bit.ly/3HkMYvS @events.hsj.co.uk #hsjawards

Thank you to the 64,000 patients who took part in the #NationalCancerPatientExperienceSurvey from @england.nhs.uk. Your feedback on your experience through diagnosis, treatment & care makes a real difference. Find out more: www.nncpes.co.uk/latest-results @pickereurope.bsky.social

Sunday 27 July is World Head and Neck Cancer Day and we are highlighting mouth cancer awareness. If you notice mouth, lips or neck symptoms, such as ulcers that don't heal, a lump or swelling in the mouth, jaw or neck, or persistent pain, please contact your GP practice

Did you know that cervical cancer can be prevented? Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts. Don't ignore your screening invite. Contact your GP practice to book. For more information visit nhs.uk/cervical-screening @england.nhs.uk #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek

The NHS is looking for people 16 or over who've been diagnosed or treated for cancer within the last year to help test & improve materials for the #NationalCancerPatientExperienceSurvey. More details: bit.ly/NCPES24 @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social @nhsengland.bsky.social #NCPES

The most common symptom of #BladderCancer is blood in pee. If you notice this, even just once, contact your GP practice. Find out more: www.nhs.uk/conditions/bladder-cancer/ @abcuk.bsky.social @fightbladdercancer.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk #BladderCancerAwarenessMonth

Though #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth is ending, we want people to remember that the earlier #bowelcancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. So if you notice symptoms such as blood in your poo or a change in bowel habits, contact your GP practice. @england.nhs.uk

Children aged 16 and under treated for cancer in 2024, and their patients or carers, are being invited to take part in a survey to help improve cancer services. Please have your say: www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk @england.nhs.uk @pickereurope.bsky.social #Under16CancerPatientSurvey