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Help change the way we view cancer in Scotland – together we can turn the Big C into the wee c.

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On Glasgow's iconic Buchanan Street, radio host and resident early bird @des_clarke speaks to the public about the importance of contacting your GP practice when experiencing any unusual, persistent symptoms.

Visit https://t.co/k64cNiC9hw to learn more. #BeTheEarlyBird

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This #WorldHealthDay, we’re highlighting the importance of taking part in cancer screening when invited and contacting your GP practice about unusual, persistent symptoms.

Earlier detection can mean more treatment options and living well again.

Visit https://t.co/k64cNiBBrY

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Are you worried about a family member or friend who is experiencing unusual, persistent symptoms?

Encouraging them to contact their GP practice could save their life.

Get some tips on having difficult conversations about possible cancer symptoms here: https://t.co/kBeZV0QFaS

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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month and we’re re-sharing our video with @WeAreSTV’s Sean Batty and @CahonasScotland's Paul McCaffery, who is living well after treatment for testicular cancer. Now, he's urging others to "be on the ball".

Learn more: https://t.co/64WCSCVvcQ

[the wee c @theweecscot]

Prostate cancer is highly treatable if caught early, so it's important to know the possible symptoms and contact your GP practice if you're concerned.

Find out more at https://t.co/IywYm1buwa

#BeTheEarlyBird

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#EarlyBird Ian was successfully treated for prostate cancer in 2007. 16 years on he remains cancer free and enjoying life.

This #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth, he's shared his story to highlight possible symptoms and urge others to #GetCheckedEarly.

More: https://t.co/7BmjFeAbix

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors https://t.co/77L5XksEHL

[the wee c @theweecscot]

Great to be on the road with the Early Birds tour again to highlight the importance and benefits of detecting cancer earlier.

Thank you to everyone who's stopped by so far.

#BeTheEarlyBird

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Many women are unaware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Help change this by:

ℹ️ Learning the symptoms yourself
📢Sharing them with family and friends

If you're worried about early symptoms, your GP practice wants to know.

Learn more at https://t.co/qQAnwLPgJV

[Target Ovarian Cancer @TargetOvarian]

Do you know the symptoms of #ovariancancer? ⁣

Repost this to help make sure everyone can recognise them this #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth.

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#EarlyBird Christine was successfully treated for ovarian cancer in 2014 and is enjoying life ten years on.

This #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth, she's urging others to know the symptoms and contact their GP practice if they are worried.

Read more: https://t.co/k2Zqbu5Xc5

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Using the bowel screening test sent to 50 to 74-year-olds in Scotland every two years is the best way to detect bowel cancer earlier.

However, if you experience any of the below symptoms persistently, contact your GP practice.

More: https://t.co/5jgDMpBgCX

📷@bowelcanceruk

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Also known as bowel cancer, it’s one of the most common types of cancer in the UK.

#EarlyBird Ron is enjoying life 11 years after being successfully treated for the disease – read his story here: https://t.co/N7VLJA7xdr

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This International HPV Awareness Day, we're emphasising the importance of vaccination and cervical screening.

In January, @P_H_S_Official revealed that no cervical cancer cases have been detected in women who are fully vaccinated against HPV.

Learn more: https://t.co/ZWorcd8uwp

[Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth]

Health Secretary @neilcgray visited the Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service @wishawgen to mark the publication of @UniStrathclyde's evaluation.

Offering a one-stop pathway, the service speeds up treatment and improves outcomes for cancer patients.
ℹ️ https://t.co/8pDWRoElFq

[the wee c @theweecscot]

Next month is set to be busy, with March being the awareness-raising month for:

🔹 Brain tumours
🔹 Colorectal cancer
🔹 Kidney cancer
🔹 Ovarian cancer
🔹 Prostate cancer

We'll be highlighting the symptoms and sharing inspirational stories to help people #BeTheEarlyBird.

[UniStrathclydeNews @UniStrathNews]

Scotland's Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service is speeding up treatment and improving outcomes, an evaluation report by @UniStrathclyde and @NHSScotCfSD finds https://t.co/U6KBZzBMuY

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“My advice to anyone concerned about a possible symptom is to make an appointment with your GP practice immediately."

Nearly six years on from successful treatment for leukaemia, Graeme is living well and urging others who are worried to take action.

https://t.co/K5KqIPA5Hg

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Finding cancer at an earlier stage can mean there’s more treatment options available and a greater likelihood of living well.

If you’re worried about unusual, persistent symptoms, your GP practice wants to hear from you.

Learn more: https://t.co/k64cNiBBrY

#BeTheEarlyBird

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Did you know that the below can be signs of oesophageal cancer:

🔹Difficulty or pain when swallowing.
🔹Regular heartburn or indigestion that is new to you
🔹Unexplained weight loss

Learn more about the symptoms this Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month: https://t.co/fWosvkKSKZ

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The inspiring story of Fife mum Emma, who throws a party every year to celebrate her successful treatment for cervical cancer, which was detected early through routine screening.

Now she's urging others to make sure they go for their screening test.

https://t.co/QWrTCbOCyg