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This event is part of the Wellbeing series
From: 17 Nov 2021, noonTo: 17 Nov 2021, 1 p.m.
Location: Online Event - Please see description
Come along to a virtual talk on bowel cancer awareness, hosted by the charity Bowel Cancer UK.
What will be in the talk? In around 30-minutes, a volunteer speaker will highlight the following key awareness messages:
Signs and symptoms – learn the most common symptoms of bowel cancer
Risks – gain an awareness of the risk factors associated with bowel cancer
Bowel Screening – learn about the NHS bowel screening program and the importance of taking part
The speaker will also be happy to answer any questions you might have. Very often, they have had personal experience of bowel cancer, and therefore have a great deal of knowledge and wisdom to share.
Why building awareness is important
Bowel cancer is currently the fourth most common cancer in Wales and the second biggest cancer killer. More than 2,300 people in Wales are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year, and over 900 people die annually from the disease.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way, as bowel cancer is treatable and curable, especially when caught early. That’s why Bowel Cancer UK is dedicated to raising awareness through their volunteer-led awareness programme.
Event created by: sara.antonacci