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Persistent heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux is not normal

2025-12-01T14:39:09+00:00

In October 2025 we shared David, Gill, Nick and Nicola's experiences of oesophageal cancer as part of the Greater Manchester Heartburn Health Roadshow a partnership with Heartburn Cancer UK.  Please continue to use these social media tiles and suggested messaging or order or download posters and leaflets to help keep the message alive that persistent heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux is not normal - particularly if you are over 55 - and needs to be checked out by a doctor.   Download social media tiles + digital screen content Download awareness leaflets and posters [...]

Persistent heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux is not normal2025-12-01T14:39:09+00:00

Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2025

2025-10-28T18:16:03+00:00

November is lung cancer awareness month, and so we have prepared a pack of social media assets to support with raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. The pack includes our "signs and symptoms of lung cancer" animation, some quote tiles from some of our lung cancer patient representatives, and suggested wording and alt text. Adding a link to a post Research is currently indicating that links in a social media post result in a less positive performance. If you would like to add a link to any of these posts, we [...]

Lung Cancer Awareness Month 20252025-10-28T18:16:03+00:00

Lung Health Checks

2025-11-27T09:16:55+00:00

Lung Cancer Screening is currently being rolled out to people aged 55 to 74 who are current or former smokers across Greater Manchester over the coming months and years. Help us promote the service: Download photos and videos to help us promote the service Share our YouTube explainer videos available in English and Urdu or our video about shisha smoking Download and put up posters and leaflets to promote the service (available in English, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi, Romanian, Polish, Bengali, Punjabi, Cantonese and Mandarin) email gmcancer.comms@nhs.net. Eligible people (smokers and former smokers aged 55-74) will be sent an invite by [...]

Lung Health Checks2025-11-27T09:16:55+00:00

Prostate cancer risk

2025-10-28T18:11:14+00:00

Please use these assets to raise awareness about prostate cancer symptoms in Greater Manchester. Social media copy.  ***Please download the assets separately. The ones here are for illustration only.*** Copy long (Facebook & Instagram) Image preview ALT text The chances of developing prostate cancer are higher for men or people with a prostate who are: • black • have Jewish heritage • or have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer. If you fall into one of these groups you should speak to your GP to discuss your risk. You may also decide to ask for a [...]

Prostate cancer risk2025-10-28T18:11:14+00:00

LungAware

2025-10-28T18:08:13+00:00

The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, in collaboration with MSD, is delighted to launch the LungAware online tool. What does the tool do? LungAware is a simple “decision tree” style tool. Users answer several straightforward questions, which ask about their age, smoking status, lung symptoms and the area of Greater Manchester in which they live. Once this information is submitted, the tool will provide advice on next steps. The tool has been designed by lung cancer clinicians in Greater Manchester to provide good quality, evidence-based advice in line with NICE guidance, to people who may be concerned about their symptoms, but [...]

LungAware2025-10-28T18:08:13+00:00

NHS England – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2025

2025-10-28T18:06:32+00:00

Message from NHS England: Every April, Bowel Cancer Awareness Month gives us a chance to raise awareness about bowel cancer and bowel cancer screening. It’s a crucial opportunity to educate people about the disease and its symptoms, and to support people affected by bowel cancer. Please use the materials to increase awareness of the importance of bowel cancer screening among your networks by: Ensuring relevant health services have this toolkit to support their communications Including information in your newsletters, incorporating messages in internal communications (eg email and staff bulletins and intranets) Ensuring information on bowel cancer screening is up to [...]

NHS England – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 20252025-10-28T18:06:32+00:00

Bowel cancer signs and symptoms animation

2025-10-28T18:07:48+00:00

We have a bowel cancer signs and symptoms animation for organisations to post across social media and use in waiting rooms. Copy Animation preview Bowel cancer is treatable and curable if diagnosed early. Knowing the signs and symptoms could save your life. Learn more: www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/ #GMBowelCancer It's important to know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. If you have any concerns, your GP would like to see you. Learn more: www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/ #GMBowelCancer Download the bowel cancer animation to go with the social media copy.  Please use the hashtags #GMBowelCancer in your posts. 

Bowel cancer signs and symptoms animation2025-10-28T18:07:48+00:00

How to do your bowel cancer screening (FIT test) video

2025-10-28T18:08:40+00:00

We have a video to explain how to complete a FIT test (bowel cancer screening kit) for use on social media and waiting rooms. Copy Video preview If you have bowel problems your GP might ask you to do a bowel cancer screening kit (FIT test) to see if you need other tests for your bowels. Watch this short video to see what to do.... #GMBowelScreening Just got your bowel cancer screening kit (FIT) test? Just a tiny sample of poo can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re sent a kit or given [...]

How to do your bowel cancer screening (FIT test) video2025-10-28T18:08:40+00:00

Prostate cancer signs and symptoms animation

2025-10-28T18:12:22+00:00

We have a prostate cancer signs and symptoms animation for organisations to post across social media and use in waiting rooms. Copy Animation preview Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer for men in the UK. Catching cancer early saves lives. Know the signs and your risk. #GMProstateCancer Most early prostate cancer does not produce symptoms. If you are at higher risk you should discuss a PSA test even if you have no symptoms. Get to know the signs of prostate cancer: difficulty in passing urine such as a slow flow, straining when you wee or a [...]

Prostate cancer signs and symptoms animation2025-10-28T18:12:22+00:00

Don’t Ignore the Burn

2025-12-01T11:48:36+00:00

Help us to raise awareness of oesophageal cancer (also known as gullet cancer) symptoms. We have a range of brightly social media tiles to download and a few remaining posters (email gmcancer.comms@nhs.net for copies) highlighting symptoms of oesophageal cancer: heartburn and indigestion – if you are over 55 and it lasts for three weeks or more difficulty swallowing - for any age. There’s also physical A4 posters and A5 flyers available. . Materials are available to download. Please use #DontIgnoreTheBurn and #GMOesophagealCancer as hashtags in your social posts.  ***Please download the assets separately. The ones here are for illustration only.*** [...]

Don’t Ignore the Burn2025-12-01T11:48:36+00:00
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