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Bone cancer is rare but can affect any bone in the body. If you experience persistent bone pain, swelling, or fractures, consult your doctor
#SarcomaAwarenessMonth
Be smart about skin cancer and enjoy the sun safely this summer. If you have had more than 5 sunburns, you have doubled your risk of melanoma skin cancer. Donโt take that risk!
#SkinCancerAwareness#SunAwareness
Worried about your drinking habits? Cutting down on alcohol can reduce your risk of serious illnesses including cancer. Use the unit calculator from @AlcoholChangeUK to check how much youโre drinking ๐ https://t.co/GesJL0fxUT
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek
Mesothelioma mostly affects the lungs and is caused by breathing in asbestos dust. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, tiredness and sweating although there are often not many symptoms the early stages. Find out more from @asthmalunguk ๐ https://t.co/eQGKPuHV1c
1 in 5 women say embarrassment would stop them going for breast screening, and many donโt even talk about it with their friends or loved ones. Itโs time to change that ๐ Screening can find cancer before you notice any signs. Find out more ๐ https://t.co/I7cB3YQgfm
๐ A Healthier 2026 Starts Today ๐
๐ญ Reduce smoking
๐ท Cut back on alcohol
๐ฅ Eat well
๐ Stay active
Need support? Our Social Prescribing Team can help.
To be referred to a Social Prescriber, please contact the practice.
#Healthy2026#Wellbeing#SocialPrescribing
Be smart about skin cancer and enjoy the sun safely this summer. If you have had more than 5 sunburns, you have doubled your risk of melanoma skin cancer. Donโt take that risk!
#SkinCancerAwarenessMonth#SunAwarenessWeek
Feeling sick and loss of appetite can be symptoms of many conditions. But combined with a swollen tummy or pain in your right shoulder, could be signs of liver cancer. Find out more about what other symptoms to look out for ๐ https://t.co/X04fbwLgIi @CR_UK
Bladder cancer can often be diagnosed late so itโs really important to know the symptomsโฆ of which the most common and easy to spot is blood in your pee. If you see red - or even pink or rusty brown - visit your GP! ๐ https://t.co/PH5SZA098l
#BladderCancerAwarenessMonth
Benefits of childhood vaccinations include:
โข Protection against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases ๐๐ก๏ธ
โข Reduced spread of infections in schools and communities ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆโจ
โข Long-term protection and peace of mind ๐๐ฟ
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Small steps can lead to big changes, and support is available to help you quit for good. ๐๐ญโจ
Use the smoking cost calculator: https://t.co/tJNi75v9Fa
Learn about the true impact of smoking: https://t.co/Vnpg2y4Itl
IBS Awareness Month highlights a common condition that can have a big impact on daily life.
Read NHS guidance on IBS: https://t.co/tELu3VPwD0
Learn about digestive issues and when it could be something more serious: https://t.co/0A7oO9Mtk4