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West Midlands Cancer Alliance

@NHS_WMCA

Working collaboratively to transform and build sustainable cancer services providing better cancer care for patients across the West Midlands.

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😟New or unusual symptom for more than three weeks? Please contact your GP.

📉In 9/10 cases, test rule out but until you find out, you can't rule it out.

😟New or unusual symptom for more than three weeks? Please contact your GP. 📉In 9/10 cases, test rule out #cancer but until you find out, you can't rule it out. #CancerAwareness #ClearOnCancer
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📩Do you need to be referred to a specialist?

✅Your means you can choose where to be referred, whether this is for shorter waiting times or to be closer to family.

Find out more 👇👇
nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/…

📩Do you need to be referred to a specialist? ✅Your #patientchoice means you can choose where to be referred, whether this is for shorter waiting times or to be closer to family. Find out more 👇👇 nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/…
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💙Normal is different for everyone but it's important to know so that you can spot changes

👨‍⚕️It's probably nothing serious but any unusual changes to your body should be checked by a GP - especially changes to your skin/bowel or urinating habits/weight

🌍nhs.uk/conditions/can…

💙Normal is different for everyone but it's important to know so that you can spot changes 👨‍⚕️It's probably nothing serious but any unusual changes to your body should be checked by a GP - especially changes to your skin/bowel or urinating habits/weight 🌍nhs.uk/conditions/can…
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It's and boys yes is a REAL thing and if left unchecked could at very least mean the loss of your Willy ! So on one of the hundred times you have him in your hand, give it a check over. ballstocancer.net/penile-cancer #

It's #WillyWednesday and boys yes #PenileCancer is a REAL thing and if left unchecked could at very least mean the loss of your Willy ! So on one of the hundred times you have him in your hand, give it a check over. ballstocancer.net/penile-cancer #Ballstocancer ##CancerSupportCharity
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It’s

Did you know patients diagnosed with bowel cancer via screening are more likely to have earlier stage disease and undergo curative treatment?

Learn more with GatewayC’s free, 1-hour, CPD course 👉bit.ly/3PmxgRC

It’s #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth Did you know patients diagnosed with bowel cancer via screening are more likely to have earlier stage disease and undergo curative treatment? Learn more with @GatewayC_’s free, 1-hour, CPD course 👉bit.ly/3PmxgRC #earlydiagnosis
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It's . Here are the most common symptoms 👇

These symptoms can be caused by other conditions, not just cancer. If you notice something unusual for you, or changes that haven't gone away, talk to your doctor.

It's #TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth. Here are the most common symptoms 👇 These symptoms can be caused by other conditions, not just cancer. If you notice something unusual for you, or changes that haven't gone away, talk to your doctor.
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💉Are you eligible for a ?

✅From 15 April, you can book a if you fall into one of the categories below.

📢Spread the word! You can book online, by calling 119 or using your NHS app!

🌎Book here: shorturl.at/pEHU3

💉Are you eligible for a #SpringCovidVaccination? ✅From 15 April, you can book a #CovidBooster if you fall into one of the categories below. 📢Spread the word! You can book online, by calling 119 or using your NHS app! 🌎Book here: shorturl.at/pEHU3
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😲Did you know? You can access the NHS111 service online!

🌎111.nhs.uk

🗒️By answering questions about symptoms, you can get the help you need - from self-care, a referral to a GP or urgent treatment centre.

🚨For anything life threatening, please still call 999.

😲Did you know? You can access the NHS111 service online! 🌎111.nhs.uk 🗒️By answering questions about symptoms, you can get the help you need - from self-care, a referral to a GP or urgent treatment centre. 🚨For anything life threatening, please still call 999.
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Calling all health professionals! 🩺

Check out our intro to pancreatic cancer course to explore symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options and ongoing supportive care needs.

It's free and on completion you'll receive a CPD certificate: bit.ly/3QXXiMP

Calling all health professionals! 🩺 Check out our intro to pancreatic cancer course to explore symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options and ongoing supportive care needs. It's free and on completion you'll receive a CPD certificate: bit.ly/3QXXiMP
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Over three million cancer checks were completed in the last year, more than doubling in the last decade.

Read more about how NHS staff are continuing to help diagnose more cancers and tackle the longest waits for cancer treatment.

england.nhs.uk/2024/04/record….

Over three million cancer checks were completed in the last year, more than doubling in the last decade. Read more about how NHS staff are continuing to help diagnose more cancers and tackle the longest waits for cancer treatment. england.nhs.uk/2024/04/record….
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❤️‍🔥Heartburn may seem innocent but if it's happening consistently for more than three weeks, you should tell your doctor.

❤️‍🔥It's unlikely to be , but until you find out, you cant rule it out.

❤️‍🔥Heartburn may seem innocent but if it's happening consistently for more than three weeks, you should tell your doctor. ❤️‍🔥It's unlikely to be #cancer, but until you find out, you cant rule it out. #CancerAwareness #ClearOnCancer
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📫If you receive a in the post, please ensure you complete it.

🧪The test is designed for those with no symptoms, as finding earlier makes it more treatable.

🌎nhs.uk/bowelscreening

📫If you receive a #bowelscreeningkit in the post, please ensure you complete it. 🧪The test is designed for those with no symptoms, as finding #cancer earlier makes it more treatable. 🌎nhs.uk/bowelscreening #CancerAwareness #BowelCancer #bowelcancerawarenessmonth
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❓Your day one can be whenever you're ready, but what's wrong with today?

👏Small changes can make a big impact on your physical & mental health.

❤️Choose to look after you.

🌎nhs.uk/better-health

❓Your day one can be whenever you're ready, but what's wrong with today? 👏Small changes can make a big impact on your physical & mental health. ❤️Choose to look after you. 🌎nhs.uk/better-health
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👀Bloating is normal for many people, but if it's lasting for more than three weeks, it could be a warning sign.

💙Speak to your doctor, put your mind at rest.

👀Bloating is normal for many people, but if it's lasting for more than three weeks, it could be a warning sign. 💙Speak to your doctor, put your mind at rest. #CancerAwareness #ClearOnCancer
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😟Whether it's a new symptom, trouble with current medication or feelings of anxiety, we all could use some help sometimes.

💙Your NHS is here for you.

✅At your GP practice, local pharmacy/walk-in centre or using 111 online

😟Whether it's a new symptom, trouble with current medication or feelings of anxiety, we all could use some help sometimes. 💙Your NHS is here for you. ✅At your GP practice, local pharmacy/walk-in centre or using 111 online #MentalHealthMatters #CancerAwareness #HelpUsHelpYou
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👵One in three women who are diagnosed with are over 70.

👨‍🦰However it can occur at any age, and to men too.

✅Please check your breast regularly - reporting changes to your GP & attend screenings when invited.

Awareness

👵One in three women who are diagnosed with #breastcancer are over 70. 👨‍🦰However it can occur at any age, and to men too. ✅Please check your breast regularly - reporting changes to your GP & attend screenings when invited. #CancerAwareness #BreastScreening #Cancer
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🫁 is much easier to treat if found at an earlier stage, but sadly most cases aren't found until stage 3/4.

💙The symptoms below don't mean you definitely have , but early diagnosis is key.

🌎nhs.uk/conditions/can…

🫁#LungCancer is much easier to treat if found at an earlier stage, but sadly most cases aren't found until stage 3/4. 💙The symptoms below don't mean you definitely have #cancer, but early diagnosis is key. 🌎nhs.uk/conditions/can…
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🤒Need medical advice?

✅Use - they will assess your symptoms & make an appointment with the most appropriate service, or provide self-care advice.

🤒Need medical advice? ✅Use #NHS111 - they will assess your symptoms & make an appointment with the most appropriate service, or provide self-care advice.
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It’s

Did you know patients diagnosed with via screening are more likely to have earlier stage disease and undergo curative treatment?

Access Gateway Contractor's FREE 1-hour, CPD course to learn more 👉bit.ly/3U7dyfC

It’s #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth Did you know patients diagnosed with #bowelcancer via screening are more likely to have earlier stage disease and undergo curative treatment? Access @Gateway_C's FREE 1-hour, CPD course to learn more 👉bit.ly/3U7dyfC #earlydiagnosis
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Your next poo could save your life. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

Your next poo could save your life. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
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