Lindsay Randerson - Your Loo Could Save You campaign
Episode 17, Aug 11, 02:26 PM
Share
Subscribe
Lindsay Randerson popped into the studio to chat with Kitty, Alan and Steve about the very important campaign which is happening on the island currently.
The Your Loo Could Save You campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms and get Islanders taking the poo test when they are sent it, has hit the headlines over the summer.
For more information , please visit www.yourloocouldsaveyou.co.uk
If you’ve received a kit, do it now and return it. It’s quick, easy, and can be done in the privacy of your home.
If you’ve lost your kit or need a replacement, you can request one by calling the national screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60.
Got symptoms? Get checked
Bowel cancer is the UK’s fourth most common cancer, with around 43,000 people diagnosed every year. Although it’s more common in those over 50, it can affect adults of any age.
You don’t need to wait for a test to act. Some common symptoms to look out for include:
The Your Loo Could Save You campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms and get Islanders taking the poo test when they are sent it, has hit the headlines over the summer.
For more information , please visit www.yourloocouldsaveyou.co.uk
If you’ve received a kit, do it now and return it. It’s quick, easy, and can be done in the privacy of your home.
If you’ve lost your kit or need a replacement, you can request one by calling the national screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60.
Got symptoms? Get checked
Bowel cancer is the UK’s fourth most common cancer, with around 43,000 people diagnosed every year. Although it’s more common in those over 50, it can affect adults of any age.
You don’t need to wait for a test to act. Some common symptoms to look out for include:
- A change in your normal bowel habits
- Bleeding from your bottom or blood in your poo
- Unexplained weight loss
- A lump or pain in your tummy
- Feeling more tired than usual
- Feeling breathless
Most people with these symptoms will not have bowel cancer, but it’s always worth checking.
Contact your GP practice or surgery – not just your GP – if you notice any of these signs. The earlier bowel cancer is caught, the more treatable it is. Nine out of ten people diagnosed at the earliest stage survive.
Contact your GP practice or surgery – not just your GP – if you notice any of these signs. The earlier bowel cancer is caught, the more treatable it is. Nine out of ten people diagnosed at the earliest stage survive.