A CAMPAIGN is being launched in Warrington to promote the importance of bowel cancer screenings as this preventative approach can save lives.
The borough public health team is encouraging people to not ignore their test when it arrives in the post, as the earlier changes in the bowel are detected the more effective treatments can be. The test can be done in the privacy of the home.
The campaign is directly aimed towards Warrington residents in the 60–74
age group.
Around 98 in 100 people will receive a normal result. If abnormal results are detected further tests will be taken and, if necessary, treatment commenced. Advice and information is available to support people through this.
Dr Sue Burkem, GP Champion for Cancer, said “The purpose of bowel screening is to detect bowel cancer at an early stage in people with no symptoms, when treatment is more likely to be effective so it is really important that people take part and find out more about the process to dispel any myths and to gain reassurance.
“For example, regular bowel cancer screening has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer by 16 per cent. Furthermore, if bowel cancer is diagnosed in its earliest stages, the chance of surviving a further five years is 93 per cent and treatment may
be easier. In effect most people with early disease can be cured!
“Bowel cancer screening can also detect polyps. These are not cancers, but may develop into cancers over time. They can easily be removed, reducing the risk of bowel cancer ever developing.
“It is really important that we raise awareness and I hope people do take part in the screening as it could save their life.”
Anyone with worries about their bowel health should contact their GP practice or for general information call the free national bowel screening helpline number 0800 707 6060.
A series of events will be held in Warrington on the following dates:
Wednesday, January 29: 10am – 4pm Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way.
Friday January 31: 10am – 12pm Troutbeck Avenue, Bewsey,
12.30pm – 4pm Warrington Islamic Association, Lockton Lane.
Tuesday February 4: 10pm – 1pm Latchford Village (Behind the Co-op),
2 – 4pm Stockton Heath village centre.
Thursday February 20: 10am – 4pm Life Time at The Gateway, Sankey Street.
A CAMPAIGN is being launched in Warrington to promote the importance of
bowel cancer screenings as this preventative approach can save lives.
Bowel cancer screening can save lives
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