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LAUNCH EVENT SUCCESS FOR DON’T BE A CANCER CHANCER
The Don’t be a Cancer Chancer campaign was successfully launched at the JJB stadium last week where TV and sporting heroes showed their support to help reduce the hundreds of lives lost every year in the Wigan borough to Cancer. Over 70 people attended the launch including survivors who had presented early symptoms of cancer to their G.P as well as local heroes Alison King - ‘Carla’ from Coronation Street and Steve Bruce Wigan Athletic Manager.
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PCT LAUNCHES FIRST STAGE OF £MULTI- MILLION SOCIAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN IN WIGAN
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Events

Why not come and meet a range health care professionals who can offer you further information and advice about cancer and how to spot symptoms?

Catching it early could save your life

The ‘Don’t be a cancer chancer’ team will be in these areas on the following dates:

Date Area
Wednesday 27 February 2008 Asda, Soho Street, Wigan
Friday 29 February 2008 Aldi, Scott Lane, Pemberton
Wednesday 5 March 2008 B&Q, Kirkhall Lane, West Leigh
Friday 7 March 2008 Central Wigan
Monday 10 March 2008 Atherton Town Centre
Wednesday 12 March 2008 Morrisons, Makerfield Way, Ince
Tuesday 18 March 2008 Ashton in Makerfield (Market Day), Bryn
Wednesday 19 March 2008 Carr Lane Car Park, Worsley Mesnes