Around 4 in 10 cancers can be prevented Cancer Research UK looks at prevention and causes of cancers.
Smoking and Cancer, smoking causes at least 15 different types of cancer. And tobacco is the biggest cause of cancer in the world- CRUK, for more information click here and to watch Brian's story click here.
Being active can help reduce the risk of cancer for more information and support click here. Obesity is the second biggest cause of cancer. To read more click here or to watch the video click here. For support and information about a healthy diet, click here.
Being safe in the Sun, Too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or sunbeds can damage DNA in your skin cells and cause skin cancer. To read more click here
Alcohol causes 7 types of cancer, including breast, mouth and bowel cancer. Whatever your drinking habits, cutting down will reduce your risk. For more information and support click here.
Cancer risk increases as we age. The older we get, the more likely we are to develop cancer. Many people are surprised by this. Stories about children or young people with cancer tend to make newspaper headlines, as they are often the cases which are the most shocking. But getting cancer at a young age is rare. 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime - one of the main reasons for this being that people are living longer. Half of all cancers are in people over the age of 70. But getting older doesn’t mean you will definitely get cancer- CRUK, to read more click here.
The HPV Vaccine. The HPV vaccination helps to prevent cancer by protecting against HPV, the virus that causes almost all cases of cervical cancer and some other cancers. It is offered to all children between the ages of 11-13 in the UK. The HPV vaccine is also available to people up to the age of 25 who missed their vaccination at school, men who have sex with men, and some transgender people, to read more click here and to watch the video click here.
Why is early Cancer diagnosis important?
You know your body best, so if something doesn’t feel quite right talk to your doctor.
Cancer that’s diagnosed at an early stage, when it isn’t too large and hasn’t spread, is more likely to be treated successfully.
Spotting cancer at an early stage saves lives.
In the UK, national screening programmes can help diagnose cancers at an early stage.
CRUK GP prevention slides is a power point presentation summarising prevention.
Signs and Symptoms
"If it's not normal for you, tell your doctor"
CRUK Signs and Symptoms, to read moreabout signs and symptoms click here. To access CRUK NG12 body Infographic and referral guidelines click here. To access the desk easel click here.
NHS Signs and Symptoms also have support around signs and symptoms click here.
Macmillan Signs and Symptoms have support around signs and symptoms click here.
CoppaFeel! Shower Stickers can be ordered click here to remind you to check your breasts.
Lung Cancer Symptom Tracker can be downloaded to support people in keeping track of their symptoms click here.
Bowel Cancer UK has a symptom diary so people can keep track of symptoms, click here and GP Information to support the GP with the symptom diary, click here.
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