In 2024 we ran a Peace of Mind awareness campaign on social media and across local radio stations highlighting the importance of going to see your GP if you notice any signs and symptoms that might be an early indication of cancer.

This year we're running a second phase of the campaign across social media channels, urging people to see their GP without delay to get 'peace of mind' and not leave it until it becomes an emergency.

Many of the early signs and symptoms of cancer are common, and so may be caused by other conditions. This campaign seeks to normalise people going to their GP if they notice anything unusual to them for a ‘Peace of Mind’ check.

 

If it is cancer, discovering it early, when it isn’t too large and hasn’t spread, improves the chances of successful treatment - finding cancer early helps save lives.

 

This approach shifts the focus from fearing the worst to understanding that seeing your GP promptly could provide information and answers that ease your worries. It assures people that even if the outcome is a cancer diagnosis, catching it early is better than waiting. Together, we're striving for peace of mind, knowing we're taking proactive steps to keep everyone healthy.

The top five cancers that are diagnosed at a late stage, or have a high number of cases, in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw are ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, oesophageal cancer and womb cancer.

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To read more about the early signs and symptoms of these cancers please click the links below –

For signs and symptoms of other cancers please go to Cancer - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you, or someone you know, are experiencing these symptoms, book an appointment with your GP to get some Peace of Mind. 

If you experience difficulties getting an appointment, please persist – seeking support can often help alleviate worries and concerns.