
Northern Cancer Alliance
@northerncancer
The NCA is a multi-agency
collaborative through which health, social care and third sector stakeholders can work together to improve cancer survival.
ID: 969595876908916737
02-03-2018 15:30:46
2,2K Tweet
1,1K Followers
120 Following

If you're experiencing the symptoms of ovarian cancer more than 12 times a month - bloated tummy, always feeling full, tummy pain and needing to wee more - you should visit your GP. Find out more from Ovacome - the ovarian cancer support charity 👉 bit.ly/493eaI7 #WorldOvarianCancerDay



Physical activity can reduce the risk of bowel, breast and womb cancer. Living Streets are encouraging people to walk for at least 20 minutes each day, at a brisk enough pace to raise your heart rate. Use the #try20 checklist to stay motivated 👉 bit.ly/3xQcBiP #NWM25


Reduce your risk of developing bladder cancer by stopping smoking. Around half of bladder cancers are caused by smoking as the poisons in the smoke leave the body in your wee. It is never too late to quit! More from Cancer Research UK 👉 bit.ly/3r09UVU #BladderCancerAwarenessMonth



This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is all about celebrating community, and how it supports our mental health and wellbeing. Communities connect, support, and give us a sense of belonging. Online or in-person, we all need community. Mental Health Foundation #ThisIsMyCommunity




Diet plays a key role in maintaining our oral health and reducing the risk of gum disease, tooth decay and certain cancers. Get advice and support from Oral Health Foundation 👉bit.ly/3ErLcaN #SmileMonth


Pop on some comfy shoes and head outdoors to enjoy #NationalWalkingMonth. It's a chance to improve your mental and physical health while enjoying some fresh air and – if we're lucky – a bit of sunshine. Living Streets #NWM25




Bladder cancer… have you heard about it? If you see blood in your wee even once, contact your GP. It may not be cancer but early diagnosis saves lives 👉 bit.ly/3u4QsZO ActionBladderCancer #BladderCancerAwarenessMonth



It’s important to check your moles for any changes but remember, skin cancer comes in different forms such as a sore that won’t heal, ulcers, red patches or lumps. Find out more about skin cancer symptoms from Cancer Research UK 👉 bit.ly/2VP9Qd5


A healthy mouth means a healthy body, reducing the risk of gum disease, tooth decay and certain cancers. Now is the perfect time to reassess your oral health. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Q628Gt Oral Health Foundation #SmileMonth

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 👉 bit.ly/3Bf75YU Cancer Research UK #LiverCancerAwareness


Although bladder cancer is most common in the older generation it can affect people of all ages, including children and teens. Make sure you know the symptoms so you can see your GP as soon as possible. More 👉 bit.ly/41HygDx Fight Bladder Cancer #BladderCancerAwarenessMonth


Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health. Take to your feet with Living Streets this May – even 20 minutes per day can make a difference. #NationalWalkingMonth #NWM25
