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06/03/2026

06/03/2026

This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, men across the UK will have the opportunity to take part in Prostate Cancer Research’s National Screening Day and book a simple PSA blood test to check the health of their prostate.

Early detection of prostate cancer saves lives. Book your PSA test now via our website: pcr.org.uk/nsd/

https://www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/nsd/?utm_content=sked_69a9c9eb94eea999c8ae0b5a&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

04/03/2026

Healthier Eating Choices 🥦

We’re supporting the NHS Better Health campaign to help patients make healthier eating choices.

Small changes like eating more fruit and veg, choosing wholegrains, and cutting back on sugary foods can make a big difference.

Find free tips, tools, and meal ideas through NHS Better Health, or speak to our practice team for advice. 💚

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/

04/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness is a reminder to know the symptoms and act early.

Symptoms can be vague and may include:

- persistent bloating
- tummy pain
- feeling full quickly
- needing to wee more often
- unexplained changes in appetite

If you notice ongoing symptoms that are unusual for you, it’s important to speak to your GP. When discussing symptoms, let your doctor know about any family history of cancer, not just ovarian cancer and not only in parents or siblings, as this can help assess your overall risk.

Keeping up to date with cervical screening when invited is also an important part of protecting your gynaecological health. Early action can make a real difference. 🎗️💙🩺✨

Learn more about ovarian cancer: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/ovarian-cancer

Read about spotting the signs and acting early: https://patient.info/features/cancer/spotting-the-signs-of-ovarian-cancer-why-acting-early-matters

04/03/2026

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

It’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! Get to know the key signs and symptoms to look out for.

The key symptoms of ovarian cancer are:
- Increased abdominal size and persistent bloating (not bloating that comes and goes)
- Persistent pelvic and abdominal pain
- Difficulty eating and feeling full quickly, or feeling nauseous (sick)
- Unexplained change in bowel habits
- Urinating (weeing) more frequently.

If you have spotted any of these symptoms, do call your GP.

The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often misdiagnosed as IBS or constipation. If you have seen/spoken to your GP three times about persistent bloating, and it hasn't gone away, ask for a referral to a gynaecologist. It is probably something less serious than cancer but always worth getting checked, just in case.

You can also speak to our Ask Eve nurses on 0808 802 0019 or nurse@eveappeal.org.uk for free, expert and confidential information.

Find out more about ovarian cancer on our website: https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/ovarian-cancer/

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s important to know the signs and symptoms – especially as risk increases with age. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older and prostate cancer is more common in Black men.

Prostate cancer often develops slowly, so there may be no symptoms for many years.

Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Contact your GP if you notice any changes in your body or something doesn’t feel right.

Find more information on prostate cancer. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/

02/03/2026

Every 33 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour. is a nationwide opportunity to raise awareness of brain tumours, the impact they have on those diagnosed and their loved ones, and to highlight the support available.

Symptoms of a brain tumour depend on where the tumour is in the brain and how slowly or quickly it grows. The major signs and symptoms to look out for are:

❗changes in personality or behaviour
❗problems with thinking, reasoning or memory
❗headaches
❗seizures (fits)

These symptoms can be caused by a brain tumour, but they can be caused by other conditions too. It is very important to get them checked by your GP.

If you or your loved ones are affected by a brain tumour, Cancer Care Map has all the support you may need, including support for both adults and children.

Some good places to start:

Brain Tumour Research – provides a range of information on brain tumour symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. It also signposts to support groups, financial support services and helplines.

Brain Tumour Support offers emotional and practical one-to-one support to people affected by any type or grade of brain tumour, including their loved ones. Support is free, personally tailored, available at any stage and for as long as needed and provides a consistent point of contact. There are also online and in-person support groups, and in-house specialist counselling and expert welfare benefits guidance.

brainstrust – provides personalised support and resources to help people living with a brain tumour. Services include one-to-one coaching, meetups, expert webinars, peer support, and online resources. Specialist help includes counselling, hypnotherapy, and benefits advice.

Children and Families Service from The Brain Tumour Charity – support for children and young people living with a brain tumour and their loved ones and carers. It offers information, emotional support, counselling, and opportunities to meet others with shared experiences both online and in person.

You can find many more nationwide, online and local services using your postcode on Cancer Care Map.

02/03/2026