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Healthwatch West Sussex is conducting a survey to find out why some women in West Sussex do not take up their breast screening invite.

The survey takes just 5 minutes to complete and the deadline is Sept 17.

Find more information and the survey here: https://ow.ly/mc3N50PqaCG.
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It's ! A Targeted Lung Health Check can find lung cancer early, making it more treatable.

Find out more and hear from local residents who have had their lung MOT. https://ow.ly/IVBW50PjHKW

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Your next poo could save your life! Just a tiny sample detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit …Put it by the loo.

Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to 9 times more likely to be successfully treated.

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`Cervical Screening – Helping You Decide' are translated leaflets from NHS England available to download in the following languages:
Arabic, Bengali, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, English, Gurati, French, Polish, Portugese, Punjabi and Urdu.

Find them here: http://ow.ly/cWpb50Mw42E



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It’s ! Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust has a range of information and support to help you through cervical screening appointments, plus helpful resources to support people through diagnosis, treatment and living with cervical cancer.

Find out more here 👉 https://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-support

Its national helpline is free, confidential and on 0808 802 8000

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Guided meditation is a new offer for 2023 from Macmillan Horizon Centre for people living with and beyond cancer.

The one-hour sessions aim to improve concentration, aid relaxation, reduces stress & anxiety and help improve sleep.

No need to book - a series of drop-in sessions will take place lunchtime, 12-1 pm, on 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb and 24 Feb.

Find out more about Macmillan Horizon Centre's services here 👇 http://ow.ly/W7bN50MjkaU, or call 01273 468770.

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Have you recently been invited for routine in ?

If you have an experience you can share, Healthwatch Surrey and Surrey Heartlands Citizen Ambassador, Anita, would like to hear from you. Your comments will help improve services and access for all.

To share your experience, email [email protected] or call the Helpdesk on 0303 303 0023. Alternatively, you can visit the website http://ow.ly/omzy50MjlGu

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Do you need support with health and wellbeing issues caused by cancer?

Then take time out for you to watch one of our short advice films with top tips, from coping with pain, lack of sleep or anxiety, to relaxation techniques. Find them here 👇 https://surreyandsussexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/patients-and-public/health-and-wellbeing



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We know this time of year can be challenging for some. If you're affected by cancer and need a listening ear or confidential support, Macmillan Cancer Support's helpline is open every day over the festive period.

Call between 8am and 8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00.

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Cancer doesn't stop for Christmas.

Sadly, the side effects can make it difficult for some people to participate fully.

We've produced some top tip videos to support patients and their loved ones with health and wellbeing issues. From managing pain caused by cancer, or lack of sleep, to coping with anxiety or the side effects of treatment, these short films have advice from therapists, dieticians and oncologists from across Surrey and Sussex.

And we've included an animated video to explain why it's important to keep in touch with your GP practice following a cancer diagnosis.

You can find all the videos here: https://surreyandsussexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/patients-and-public/health-and-wellbeing


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If you are invited to take part in the Cancer Patient Experience Survey, please have your say and help contribute to future improvements in your local cancer services.

The survey will be posted to those eligible to complete it. For more information on the study and how to access help and support in completing it, please visit www.ncpes.co.uk/faq

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Blood in your wee, a UTI that doesn’t respond to antibiotics and abdominal pain are all symptoms of 👈

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

Tests could put your mind at rest.

Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.

Contact your GP.📞 nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

Were you treated for cancer in 2022?🚨

Is there something you think the NHS should continue doing or improve on?

If you’re invited to participate in the please have your say and help contribute to future improvements in your local cancer services. 👈

Understanding patient experiences of care and treatment is extremely important.

The survey will be posted to those eligible to complete. Visit the CPES website (link in bio) for more information. 👍

This World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, shine a purple light on the symptoms of pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer Action has this tuneful video to help you understand the symptoms and if you have any concerns, see your GP.
https://youtu.be/pjnpuzRp3Dg.


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Pancreatic Cancer Aware: Do you know the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Do you know the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer?Pancreatic cancer has the worst survival rate of the 21 most common cancers in the UK, yet shockingly...

Know the symptoms of .

Pancreatic Cancer Action has a handy diary to help you track your symptoms.

You can take this information to your GP to help explain your symptoms.

Download the diary here: http://ow.ly/HyRq50Lwf86

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Do you know the risk factors for ?

Having any one of the risk factors doesn't mean you will get pancreatic cancer, but if you have concerns, talk to your GP.

Find out more about risk factors and symptoms here 👉 http://ow.ly/tXRi50Lw54k



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Do you know the signs and symptoms of ?

This video from Pancreatic Cancer UK will help. Please share it with your family and friends.
https://youtu.be/XmoKStCeKiA

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer in 1 Minute Learn about the signs and symptoms of in 1 minute. Someone with pancreatic cancer may not have all the symptoms listed here, as the symptom...

Health inequalities: breaking down barriers to cancer screening In this instalment of our Health Inequalities series, we take a look at some of the barriers that can make it harder for some people to access cancer screening.

Blood in your wee is the most common symptom of bladder cancer. 🩸

It can be evident, for example, when your wee is bright red, rusty or pink.

Sometimes it can be invisible and can only be found by your doctor by testing a sample of your wee.🏥

Other symptoms of bladder cancer can be any or a number of the following: urinary infections that don’t respond to antibiotics, frequently needing to wee, pain when weeing, tiredness and weight loss.📣

If you are concerned about any symptoms, please get in touch with your GP.

Did you know that if you can quit smoking for 28 days you are five times more likely to quit for good?

It’s never too late to quit smoking. Join thousands of people this October by searching !
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If you've been referred on an urgent suspected cancer pathway to hospital by your health practitioner, our patient leaflet will explain what to expect and what you need to do.

It's available in 13 languages and easyread.

Find them all here: https://surreyandsussexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/patients-and-public/patient-information-urgent-cancer-referrals
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Patient information for urgent cancer referrals :: Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance Information to explain why you have been urgently referred to hospital, what to expect and what you need to do.