Be clear on cancer
Clinicians at North Mid have teamed up with the North Central London Cancer Alliance and North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group CCG to launch a new campaign to encourage anyone with cancer-related symptoms to contact their GP practice. They also want to ensure that people take part in screening when invited.
If you have any of the following symptoms:
- Unexpected bleeding, like blood in your poo, pee or spit
- Unexplained lump
- Unexplained pain that lasts three weeks or more
- Persistent cough that lasts three weeks or more
- Unexplained weight loss
You should contact your GP practice to arrange a check.
It may be nothing serious – in fact more than 9 out of 10 people are not diagnosed with cancer.
However, finding cancer early makes it more treatable.
That’s why it’s also important to take part in routine cancer screening when invited.
The way you make an appointment may have changed, but your GP practice is open for check-ups and screenings and healthcare professionals are available to see you safely.
Dr Fharat Raja and Dr Zaheer Mangera speak about why it's important to come forwards early in our campaign video.