Cancer Equality

Cancer Equality works to address the inequality in cancer care faced by people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

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After many years of dedicated work, Cancer Equality is passing the baton to Orchid @orchidcancer to continue their incredible efforts in supporting, raising awareness, and addressing the unique needs of Black, Brown, and Global Majority communities affected by cancer.

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At Orchid, we are committed to ensuring that this legacy thrives. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Cancer Equality for their trust, and we look forward to working with you all

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Orchid CEO - Ali Orhan said "We are deeply honoured to take on this important responsibility and build upon the amazing work that Cancer Equality has accomplished. Their unwavering commitment to promoting equity in cancer care has been truly inspiring.

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One in four Black men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Being aware of any family history of prostate cancer is an important first step. And leading a balanced, healthy lifestyle is also key.
If you think you may be at risk of prostate cancer https://t.co/xAXEKMucQ7

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One in four Black men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
If you notice anything unusual, it is essential to get yourself checked by a doctor right away. What is a doctor likely to do when I go to get checked out?
Find out what the tests involve at https://t.co/ZyzGXTpkiD

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One in four Black men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Most people with early, localised prostate cancer won’t have any symptoms. But there are some common signs to look out for. Spotting them could help early diagnosis.
https://t.co/sfxH4xicee

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One in four Black men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Why does ethnicity make a difference and what if there’s a family history of prostate cancer?
Find out more about what makes some people more at risk, at https://t.co/TItS10QDGY

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One in four Black men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
All men have a prostate but what exactly is it? And did you know that many trans women and non binary people also have prostates?
Find out more about the prostate and what can go wrong, at https://t.co/KrusfGuYjl

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Targeted prostate cancer screening: Are we there yet? https://t.co/ENawFKFAzT

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Today is International #PenileCancerAwarenessDay to raise awareness of the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of penile cancer.

Read about the diagnosis and investigations for #penilecancer here: https://t.co/qzLbjFBwAt

#menshealth #stigma #cancer

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#MaleCancerAwarenessWeek continues today with 'The Young Person's Guide to Testicular Cancer'.

For more information, click the link in our bio and select 'Your Privates'.

#youngadultcancer #youngadultswithcancer #cancersupport #testicularcancer

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20.09.2021 is #InternationalPenileCancerAwarenessDay
We will be posting a wealth of information, as well as hosting a patient-led Virtual conference on #PenileCancer, covering awareness, stigma, diagnosis delays, and more.

Contact: [email protected]

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Why not visit https://t.co/ny6LH40vZI for information or phone our free helpline on 0808 802 0010

#orchidcancer #malecancerawareness #testicularcancer #penilecancer #prostatecancer #cancer #menshealth

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#MaleCancerAwarenessWeek is our annual campaign to raise awareness of prostate, testicular, and penile cancer. This year it runs from 13-19 September and will have a focus on #penilecancer with the launch of a new animated short film.

#prostatecancer #testicularcancer

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For the year ending 30 June 2020, the Annual Population Survey reported that 28.5% of people living in Wales, aged three and over were able to speak Welsh. This figure equates to 861,700 people.

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Language allows us to share our ideas, thoughts, and feelings with others.

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Ethnic Cancer Awareness Month 2021

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Urdu is spoken by approximately 269,000 people in the UK, according to the 2011 census. However, according to Ethnologue magazine, the number of Urdu speakers is approximately 400,000.

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The lack of accessible information, especially in community languages, is particularly problematic for those worried about cancer.