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Misdiagnosis of Bowel Cancer this Awareness Month

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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Bowel Cancer UK is calling for people to spot the symptoms early, to have the best chance for successful treatment. What is Bowel Cancer? Bowel cancer, sometimes referred to as colon cancer, rectal cancer or...

Expert advice on preventing pressure sores

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"I’m due to go into hospital for surgery but I’m concerned about developing pressure sores during my recovery as I have diabetes, which puts me at higher risk of this. Is there anything I can let the doctors know, or do myself to prevent...

Awareness, Prevention and Research are the Keys to Stroke Survival and Recovery

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More than 150,000 strokes happen in Britain every year – that is one every five minutes. Nick O’Neill, an Associate Solicitor from the Injury Services team at JCP Solicitors, explains why the firm is helping to raise awareness about the...

My Brother is Delaying Seeing His GP and I'm Worried About a Possible Cancer Risk

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"My older brother worked with chemicals in manufacturing for years. He now has a persistent cough but he won’t see a doctor. Do you have any advice?" It is very important that someone with a persistent cough sees their GP without delay. In...

Spot The Difference For Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is urging people to Spot The Difference – by taking note of certain changes in their body that can signal the disease. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the...

My Mother is Delaying Seeing Her GP and I'm Worried About a Possible Cancer Risk

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"We have a history of lung cancer in my family and I’m concerned that my mother is delaying going to the GP for a persistent cough – she’s worried about exposure to Covid. Do you have any advice?" It is very important that...

Don't Delay Seeking Vital Diagnosis Amid Covid Fears

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The news that cancer referrals have reduced significantly across Wales during the Covid-19 pandemic is raising real concerns that thousands of people may be going undiagnosed because they are staying away from their GP due to Covid-19 fears. Clearly, added...