Host a bowel cancer talk

Bowel Cancer UK is looking for workplaces and community groups in Airdrie and Coatbridge to host a talk about bowel cancer to raise awareness of Scotland’s second biggest cancer killer.

The free 30-minute talk is delivered by a trained health promotion volunteer, who often has a personal connection to bowel cancer.

The programme raises awareness of the disease and good bowel health, highlights the symptoms and risks, and stresses the importance of those who are of screening age to take the bowel cancer screening test when they receive it in the post.

Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland, with 1500 people dying each year from the disease and 3700 people diagnosed.

Claire Donaghy, head of Scotland at Bowel Cancer UK said:“A key part of our work is educating the public about bowel cancer, in particular the importance of early diagnosis, it really does save lives.

“One of the ways we do this is through our health promotion volunteer programme.

“If your employees or members of a community group would like to have an awareness talk, don’t delay, get in touch now.”

Those interested in hosting an awareness talk at their work place, community group or any other place that has an existing group or charity, visit bowelcanceruk.org.uk/ bookatalk or call 0131 281 7351.