DON'T BE A CANCER CHANCER – CATCHING IT EARLY COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE

The ‘cancer chancer’ campaign promotes greater awareness of the signs of 3 major cancers – lung, breast and bowel.

Many people are unaware that a persistent cough, an unusual lump or bleeding from the bum may be symptoms of cancer. Or people ignore these symptoms (because they are scared that they may be sinister) and do not go and see their GP.

In Wigan Borough around fifty people each year will lose their lives as a result of presenting to their GP late with cancer symptoms.The sooner people with possible cancer symptoms are referred to hospital the better their chances are.

Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust will be running the campaign throughout Wigan Borough in February and March to help people recognise symptoms and act appropriately by encouraging them to see their GP as early as possible.

It means precious time saved in trying to save lives.