Thank you to everyone in Wallsend who joined the NHS-Galleri trial. It will soon be time to return to the mobile clinic to give your last blood sample for the trial. Look out for your letter inviting you back. Check your postal address is up-to-date at nhs-galleri.org/check

Physical activity can help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Walking is an easy way to start and doesn’t require any special kit. Why not take a leaf of out Living Streets book and #walkthismay for 20 minutes each day #NationalWalkingMonth #NWM24 👟

Be smart about skin cancer and enjoy the sun safely this summer. If you have had more than 5 sunburns, you have doubled your risk of melanoma skin cancer. Don’t take that risk! 🌞😎🧴⛱️
#SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

Bladder cancer can often be diagnosed late so it’s really important to know the symptoms, of which the most common and easy to spot is blood in your wee. If you see red (or even pink or rusty brown) see your GP!
👉bit.ly/3xvZsLT #BladderCancerAwareness
Fight Bladder Cancer

If you volunteered for the NHS-Galleri trial in South Shields, it is now time to return to the mobile clinic to give your last blood sample. If you missed your appointment last year, you can still attend this year. Book your appointment online at nhs.galleri.org/book

If you’ve had a cough for three weeks or more, contact your GP practice. It’s probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer. If it is cancer, finding it early makes it more treatable and can save lives. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
#LungCancerAwareness

By 2025 everyone aged 50-74 will be sent a bowel screening kit every 2 years that could detect cancer before you have any symptoms. Don’t put it off, do your test. It could save your life.

Testicular cancer commonly affects people between the ages of 15-45. Although rare, it is important to self-check for testicular cancer once a month and to know what does and doesn’t feel normal for you
👉 bit.ly/36b1ROh Macmillan Cancer Support #TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth

Your body starts to recover from the day you stop smoking. Your lungs start to repair, and you will be able to breathe easier within weeks. It’s never too late to quit – find tips and support at FreshQuit.co.uk
#LungCancerAwareness

🔊Sound on | April is #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth .

To help raise awareness of the importance of screening, Jill, a Public Health Programme Manager, has written & recorded the below poem.

🚽Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill or dying.⬇️

Thank you to everyone in Blyth who joined the NHS-Galleri trial. Finding cancer early often means it is easier to treat. It is now time to return to the mobile clinic to give your last blood sample. Book online now at nhs.galleri.org/book or call freephone 0800 030 9245.

The Be Cancer Aware team produced a brilliant video for people with learning disabilities to make sure they understand the symptoms of lung cancer youtu.be/wsvPtQ1c0uQ

If you’re dealing with too much stress, try the Better Health Mind Plan Quiz to get a personalised action plan with practical tips to help you deal with the symptoms ➡️ bit.ly/3ng86ZG
#StressAwarenessMonth

Symptoms of bowel cancer include bleeding, changes in bowel habits and losing weight. This does not mean you have cancer but if you do, the earlier it is detected the better. See your GP today! More information
👉 bit.ly/359Ip3Y Bowel Cancer UK
#BowelCancerAwareness

An NHS-Galleri trial nurse speaks about the trial and that participants will be invited to book their last trial appointment. If you missed your appointment last year, you can still attend this year.

Being breast aware means knowing what’s normal for you so you can spot any unusual changes as soon as possible. Touch them, look at them, check them with help from @breastcancernow and see your GP about any unusual changes 👉 bit.ly/3KfH79t #BreastCancerAwareness

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that develops quickly. Symptoms can be similar to other illnesses and include feeling more tired or weaker than normal, bruising easily, not being able to shake off infections 👉 bit.ly/449VLHN Cancer Research UK
#KnowAML

After a cancer diagnosis you may have lots of appointments and support from your hospital, but your GP team is also there to help. This video explains the purpose of the Cancer Care Reviews that take place 3 and 12 months after diagnosis #personalisedcare
youtu.be/QtRngmw-5tc

Lung cancer doesn’t discriminate. It affects men, women, young, old, smokers and non smokers… our loved ones. If someone is showing concerning symptoms, encourage them to visit their GP now. More info 👉 nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
#LungCancerAwareness 🫁

Do you know the most common symptoms of bowel cancer? Knowing them could save your life. If things don’t feel right, book an appointment with your GP today. #BowelCancerAwareness

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