Don’t flush away your toilet worries
A Londonwide campaign raising awareness of bowel cancer symptoms is urging people not to flush away their toilet worries.
The government’s ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign, which will appear on TV, radio, online and in newspapers over the next nine weeks, hopes to save lives by getting people to spot the signs early.
Anyone who has had blood in their poo or loose poo for more than three weeks is urged to see their doctor.
Care Services Minister Paul Burstow said: “No one likes talking about their poo – it’s embarrassing. But bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer so we need to get over the embarrassment and talk to someone about it.
“No matter how embarrassing it is, talking to your GP can help save your life.”
You may also want to watch:
In 2008 there were around 3,250 cases of bowel cancer in London alone, with 68 cases in Hackney.
Julie Lees, Deputy Director for the North Central London & West Essex Cancer Commissioning Networks added: “The message is clear - the earlier bowel cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.
Most Read
- 1 Jailed: 'Dangerous' Hackney predator found with 1,600 indecent child images
- 2 Police appeal for help to trace wanted Dalston man
- 3 Hackney road closures 'will cost lives', says volunteer ambulance service
- 4 Joint Covid patrols launched to ensure lockdown rules are followed
- 5 'Common sense' prevails as Stamford Hill testing centre moved out of estate
- 6 Covid-safe shared workspaces in Hackney on flexibility without formalities
- 7 Letters: Christchurch Estate, Cllr Burke, Happy Man Tree and CCTV
- 8 Homerton Hospital says 'stay home' after 'major incident' declared
- 9 Stoke Newington School looks to raise £60K for student laptops
- 10 Lockdown: Thirteen card players busted by police in Hackney social club
“Your symptoms may be nothing serious, but it is better to have them checked out early to be sure.”
