🙈Have you had an unexplained symptom for more than 3 weeks? 🩵Don't carry the worry of #cancer with you - tell your doctor. 📉In 9/10 cases, cancer is ruled out after tests. #CancerAwareness

😲Spending too much time in the #sun unprotected is a risk factor for #skincancer ☀️Please enjoy the sun safely. 👉nhs.uk/live-well/seas… #CancerAwareness

🤔Is it #BreastCancer? 🧑‍⚕️Not many people can name the symptoms to look out for - and whilst these don't mean you definitely have #cancer, it is important you tell you GP to rule it out. 📢Share this to raise awareness! #CancerAwareness

“Difficult symptoms during long-term treatment for breast cancer can have a dramatic impact on women’s lives”. Rebecca Leon investigates the side effects of endocrine treatment & how primary care can support. 🎥 Watch via GatewayC link.gatewayc.org.uk/cancerc8as #breastcancer

✋It's easy to dismiss a lump as nothing to worry about. 👨‍⚕️However, if it's new and persists for more than two weeks or is very painful, please see your GP. ✅It's unlikely to be #cancer but it's important to check. #CancerAwareness

Patients often ask us for help in explaining their diagnosis to family and friends. We offer this: Macmillan Cancer Support Maggie's Centres NHS UKONS Cancer Research UK

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be caused by lots of things, which can make it hard to diagnose. It’s important to be checked by a GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms change or get worse. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/pan…

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out. Contact your GP practice ➡️nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. Across the month we’ll be sharing personal stories, going gold in our Cancer Research UK Shops, and posting updates on the work we’re doing to help more children and young people live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

Today marks day one of #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth2024💙 66% of people hadn’t heard of ovarian cancer, or knew anything about it, prior to their diagnosis. To help us reduce this figure see how you can get involved by visiting 👉ovacome.org.uk/gcam

🚌NHS Birmingham and Solihull are hosting their #cancer bus tour at Birmingham Open Market today until 4pm! 💙WMCA colleagues Jill & Dan popped to say hello to ICB colleagues Mel, Jo, Kafilla & Nurse Lesley. ✅The bus tour is designed to help people spot the signs of cancer early.

Ovacome will be hosting a free Health and Wellbeing Day in Bristol n Friday 11 October for anyone who has been affected by ovarian cancer. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Please register at ovacome.org.uk/Event/bristol-…

Our cancer bus tour is in Chelmsley Wood ⤵️ 🗓️ 3 September 🕙 10am to 4pm 📍 Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, B37 5TS 🗨️ Talk to healthcare professionals about how to check for symptoms of cancer and learn what to do if you’re concerned. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3AF1mep

📢The NHS Parliamentary Awards recognises the outstanding contribution of NHS staff, volunteers & other health/care sectors. 👀The 2024 Midlands shortlist is below. 🥇Winners to be announced at the ceremony on 14 October. 🍀Good luck to all nominees! 🌎nhsparliamentaryawards.co.uk

If you missed the cancer bus tour in Bham this week, catch it one day next week in a Black Country town near you 😊 Black Country Integrated Care System (ICS) West Midlands Cancer Alliance

Our Breast Cancer Team have teamed with Breast Cancer Now to set up a support group for people with living with secondary breast cancer. Want to find out more? Come and say hello at the drop-in coffee morning on the 17th Oct. Details👇Helen Bradlow Tim Wright West Midlands Cancer Alliance

Happy #EmergencyServicesDay! Thank you to all our emergency staff across the country. 💙 With roles ranging from a paramedic and call handler to a technician or care assistant, it takes a whole team. Find your own team at healthcareers.nhs.uk #999Day