💜 "𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐬." Former smoker Tony is encouraging people to quit smoking - find tips at

💜 Lung health checks help us get ahead of lung cancer, before symptoms event start. If you're invited for a lung health check, make sure you book your appointment - even if you feel well. #LungCancerAwareness

💜 February is 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 - contact us at cddft.countydurhamcancerawareness@nhs.net or call 0800 876 6887 to speak to a member of the team for more information or to book an awareness workshop.

💜 Today is #WorldCancerDay, a day to raise awareness and educate people about early prevention and detection. We do this every day, take a look at our calendar for 2025. For more information contact us at 0800 876 6887 or email us at cddft.countydurhamcancerawareness@nhs.net

💜 Anyone registered with a GP as female will be invited for breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 and 71. It’s important to attend as the outcomes are better when diagnosed early. If you’re worried, this leaflet will help >

💜 Half of all bowel cancers could be prevented by lowering your risk - not smoking, cutting down on alcohol and eating a varied diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fibre. For more advice visit @BowelCancerUK The Cancer Awareness team can visit your ...

💜 Would you like to be able to support us in spreading knowledge about cancer. Join us as Cancer Champion volunteer - call us on 0800 876 6887 to find out more. All training materials are from @CR_UK UK 'Let's talk Cancer Training'.

💜 There are many different types of head and neck cancer that affect areas such as the throat, voice box, nose and sinuses, tonsils and tongue. Download this handy booklet from @MacmillanCancer that explains the causes, symptoms and more

💜 Gordon was invited for a lung health check and booked his appointment even though he felt fine. Catching lung cancer early can make all the difference. That’s why the @nhsuk is offering people 55 to 74 who have smoked, a lung check.

💜Cancer Champions Would you like to be equipped with the knowledge needed to raise awareness of cancer, engage in conversations that could help to reduce the risk of cancer and encourage early diagnosis? Contact us at cddft.countydurhamcancerawareness@nhs.net or 0800 876 6887.

💜 If you’ve had blood in your poo or a change in bowel habits, it could be a sign of cancer. Your doctor might ask you to do a FIT test which is really easy to do. Watch the video to find out more

💜 #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek Visit @eveappeal website at for key information about cervical cancer. From how to try to prevent it, the symptoms, risk factors and how it is diagnosed and treated. If you're due your cervical screening contact your GP 💜

💜 Cervical cancer may not cause symptoms when very early stage, which is why it is important to attend for cervical screening. Common symptoms can include heavier than normal periods, unexplained bleeding and pain in your pelvis. @Macmillancancer

💜 Research suggests that eating a healthy, varied diet, based on the principles of the @NHS Eatwell Guide, could help reduce your risk of developing certain cancers. Find out more on the @NutritionOrgUK website at

💜Cervical screening can save your life! Screening checks for types of HPV virus which can cause cervical cancers. Having HPV does not mean that you have or will develop cervical cancer, but it is important you don't miss your screening appointment. Visit

💜 This #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek do you know what the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer are? Find out more with this useful leaflet from @Macmillancancer Be Cancer Aware 💜

💜 Some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if you’re referred. Watch the video from @BowelCancerUK as they explain what a colonoscopy is, why it matters and what’s involved.

💜 If you’ve had a diagnosis of breast cancer or are going through treatment, it’s important to look after your mental health. Get all the support you need on the @breastcancernow website at #BreastCancerAwareness

💜 Today is the last day of the team's alcohol awareness campaign and we'd like to thank everyone who took part - either hosting an awareness workshop or by signing up for @dryJanuary (good luck with the rest of the month!). The 'awareness bar' is now closed until later in ...

💜 #𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 What do you know about bowel cancer? The most common type of bowel cancer affects the large bowel which includes the colon and back passage. Find out more from the @Bowelcanceruk website Be Cancer Aware 💜