I would like to thank you Mr Ismail and all of your team for looking after me before, during and after my recent HALO procedure.
In short, I wish I had come to see you months earlier. ”
M.J.Waldron. West Midlands. July 2011.
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New study suggests that two scopes might be better than one
The NHS screening program currently offers faecal stool tests for all people aged 60 or above. One off flexible sigmoidoscopy screening is due to be introduced in the UK and offered to those reaching the age of 55.
Be clear on cancer- a new initiative to increase bowel cancer awareness launches
The government has launched its first ever campaign to increase awareness of bowel cancer. ‘Be clear on cancer’ bowel cancer awareness was launched today (30th January). The advertising campaign will feature real doctors talking to patients, encouraging them to talk about changes in their bowels and bleeding.
Be Clear on Bowel Cancer – Impact on Colonoscopy Services
Monday 30th January heralds the start of the DOH 9 week Be Clear on Bowel Cancer campaign. Results from the pilot campaigns showed a near 50% increase in GP attendances of people aged over 50 with symptoms and a 30% increase over a 6 month period in hospital referrals. This lead to a significant increase in the numbers of people waiting for a colonoscopy with that number actually doubling in some areas.
Sitting down all day can increase your risk of cancer
At a recent American Institute for Cancer Research conference presenters suggested that up to 43,000 cases of colorectal cancer occurring each year in the US are linked to being sedentary. Occupational activity is associated with around 22% reduction in colorectal cancer risk with recreational activity being associated with a 23% reduction in risk.
West Midlands Bowel Cancer figures released
This week the West Midlands Cancer Intelligence Unit released it's bowel cancer figures for our local area ahead of "Be Loud Be Clear" national campaign starting on 30th January 2012.
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