Bowel Cancer Awareness Session

Bowel Cancer Awareness

Come along to a virtual talk on bowel cancer awareness, hosted by the charity Bowel Cancer UK.

What will be in the talk?

A volunteer speaker will highlight the following key awareness messages:

• Prevalence – learn that bowel cancer is more common cancer than people think
• Signs and symptoms – learn about the six most common symptoms
• Risks – gain an understanding of the risk factors associated with bowel cancer
• Bowel screening – learn about the NHS bowel screening programme and the importance of taking part

There will also be an opportunity to ask the volunteer speaker any questions you might have. Very often, they have had personal experience of bowel cancer, and therefore have a great deal of knowledge and wisdom to share.

Why building awareness is important

Bowel cancer is currently the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer. Nearly 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK, and more than 16,800 people die from bowel cancer in the UK every year.

However, it doesn’t have to be this way, as bowel cancer is treatable and curable, especially when caught early. That’s why we’re dedicated to raising awareness through our volunteer-led awareness programme.

Find out about bowel cancer screening here.

If you would like to view this session, please register your details below.