Book a talk and help fight cancer

Bowel Cancer UK is looking for workplaces and community groups in Paisley to host a talk about bowel cancer.

The disease is Scotland’s second-biggest cancer killer, and the free 30 minute talk is delivered by a trained 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 1,500 people in Scotland dying each year of the disease and 3,700 people diagnosed.

Bowel cancer is treatable and curable, however — especially if diagnosed early.

Nearly everyone diagnosed at the earliest stage will survive bowel cancer, but this drops significantly as the disease develops.

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.

“If your employees or members of a community group would like to have an awareness talk, get in touch now.”

To host a talk, book online at bowelcanceruk.org.uk/bookatalk, email scotadmin@bowelcanceruk. org.uk or call 0131 281 7351.