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Campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer
FAMILY doctors and pharmacists throughout Sussex are supporting a major campaign aimed at tackling bowel cancer.
Dr. Rob Deery, GP Executive Lead for Sussex Cancer Network, said: “Many people believe if you have bowel cancer there is no hope. In my experience it doesn’t have to be this way - bowel cancer can be treated.
“It’s important for people to be aware of the symptoms of bowel cancer. If you have blood in your poo or looser poo for three weeks or more, then see your GP.”
Dr Gabriel Scally, Director of Public Health for NHS South of England, said: “Although the great majority of those presenting with these symptoms will not have bowel cancer, some will – and early diagnosis improves the chances of successful treatment.
“A pilot of this campaign was run in the East of England and the South West last year and it was very successful. There was a significant increase in the number of people being referred by their GP to a hospital consultant and a consequential increase in the number of people being tested for bowel cancer.
“I have seen patients that have left worrying symptoms for months and when they visit me it’s too late. But I also have lots of stories of people that have come to see me at the first sign of a problem and they go on to have successful treatment for their bowel cancer.
“Go with your instincts, if you are worried then see your GP.”
Media and bus advertising, leaflets and displays will be promoting the message throughout Sussex up until the end of March. There will also be a number of events located in shopping centres and pharmacies.
For further information about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, please visit www.nhs.uk/bowelcancer
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