What is be clear on cancer?

What is be clear on cancer?

Be Clear on Cancer is a Public Health England programme of activity to raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis of cancer and to encourage people to see their GP sooner.

What is the aim of Be Clear on cancer campaign?

Background The ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ awareness campaigns aim to raise awareness of cancer symptoms and encourage people with these symptoms to ‘tell their doctor’. GP attendances are therefore a key metric for evaluating the impact of a campaign.

Can cancer symptoms come and go?

If some health condition tends to come and go every now and then, it’s unlikely to be cancer. Cancer tends to show a constant set of symptoms that worsen over time, with a couple of new symptoms added over time. However there are a few exceptions to this.

What does it feel like when you have cancer?

Fatigue or extreme tiredness that doesn’t get better with rest. Skin changes such as a lump that bleeds or turns scaly, a new mole or a change in a mole, a sore that does not heal, or a yellowish color to the skin or eyes (jaundice).

Is Be Clear on cancer successful?

The Be Clear on Cancer campaign has been shown to have been effective in achieving this. Public awareness that a persistent cough is a lung cancer symptom increased 20% when the campaign was first run in 2012.

What is help us help you?

The Access phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign aims to encourage the public to contact their GP if they are worried about a symptom that could be cancer (such as unexplained blood, a lump, or weight loss).

How do you start a cancer awareness campaign?

How to Start an Awareness Campaign: 9 Steps

1. Do your research and set goals.
2. Select the right date for your awareness campaign.
3. Identify and define your audience.
4. Craft your awareness campaign message.
5. Engage ambassadors to reach and raise more.
6. Secure your awareness campaign’s sponsors.

What are the 5 warning signs of cancer?

But to be safe, talk to your doctor about these five signs and symptoms.

• Unexplained Weight Loss. When you lose weight for no reason, call your doctor.
• Fatigue. This isn’t fatigue similar to how you feel after a long day of work or play.
• Fever.
• Pain.
• Skin Changes.

Why do I constantly think I have cancer?

When you’re constantly worried that you might have cancer, there’s a possibility that it could be a sign of OCD or illness anxiety disorder.

What is the first signs of cancer?

What Are 18 Signs and Symptoms of Cancer?

• Persistent cough or blood-tinged saliva.
• A change in bowel habits.
• Blood in the stool.
• Unexplained anemia (low blood count)
• Breast lump or breast discharge.
• Lumps in the testicles.
• A change in urination.

How can I raise my awareness online?

How To Build Online Brand Awareness

1. Guest blog for other sites.
2. Create shareable infographics.
3. Improve your SEO with user-intent related keywords.
4. Start a Referral Program.
5. Maximize your organic social media presence.
6. Develop a voice for your brand.
7. Start a podcast.
8. Take part in brand partnerships.