Leeds Cancer Programme

18/05/2020

You NHS is still here for you. Here is some information in Easy Read about what to do if you think need medical help. Please Share!
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11/05/2020

Help us help you.
Its SO important you contact your GP if you think you have any signs/symptoms of cancer. Prof. Peter Johnson, National Clinical Director for Cancer explains in this video. Please do not delay. Your NHS is there for you.
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://twitter.com/PWMJohnson/status/1255420418082713602?s=20

“If you think you have any of the signs of cancer, please go and contact your GP https://t.co/JKkP5fgzRx”

06/05/2020

Your NHS is still there for you.

People in Leeds are being reminded that their NHS is here for them over the bank holiday weekend, including GP appointments as well as access to emergency care. NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is issuing the reminder as part of its ‘Your NHS is here for you’ campaign advising contin...

22/04/2020

Remember - your NHS is here for you.
Leeds GP, Dr Sarah Forbes urged people not to "put off" contacting their local surgery for conditions such as ongoing health issues, ear discharge / pain, rashes, and stomach aches and cancer symptoms.Access to your local GP practice has changed but this doesn’t mean it’s stopping you contacting us for any health concerns"
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/health/coronavirus/dont-put-it-leeds-health-bosses-issue-warning-over-concerning-drop-ae-and-gp-surgery-numbers-2544059

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Health bosses in the city are today sending the message that ‘Your NHS is still here for you when you need us’ as they spoke out over concerns that numbers attending A&E and doctor appointments have dropped.

21/04/2020

Information re: Changes to GP Services & Prescriptions:
Dr Martin Sutcliffe from Alwoodley Medical Centre, has been brilliant by doing promotional work to help patients and the public understand changes to GP services. He has made a series of videos about the changes, and how to order and collect prescriptions.
The changes to GP services have also been put into short films in Urdu, Bengali, Hindi & Mandarin by some of his colleagues. Links to all these videos can be found here: Please do share!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZvWoWKCj85h_fQ3aylQ3g

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20/04/2020

An Urgent Plea from a Leeds GP - Cancer Signs and Symptoms
GP's across Leeds are calling for anyone with concerning cancer symptoms not to delay consulting their doctor due to the much publicised pressure on the NHS. GP's are still welcoming telephone triages of patients with concerning symptoms as the earliest diagnosis and treatment is vital.
See link for more info:
https://leedscancerprogramme.org.uk/application/files/9615/8643/7914/GPs_Urgent_Please_Media_Release_April_2020.pdf

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17/04/2020

Anyone who is accessing cancer treatment in Leeds (or their Carers) - Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust in conjunction with Maggies Yorkshire have launched a telephone advice line for people worrying about cancer treatment during covid 19.
Tel: 0800 923 0014

24/03/2020

Please see the link below regarding Covid-19 and the impact on the Leeds Cancer Programme:

24/03/2020

For anyone who accesses support at the Sir Robert Ogden Centre - please see update below:

24/03/2020

An Update from Maggie's Yorkshire:
'We are open for drop-in cancer support but all timetabled sessions have now stopped. Here's how we can support you if you're at home:

Call us for cancer support on 0300 123 1801 or for other ways to keep in touch:
*Visit our online community
*Keep up to date with our latest information
*Follow us on social media

Maggie's Yorkshire

23/03/2020

For anyone worrying about cancer and the current COVID-19 situation, have set up a dedicated FAQ page as a guide.
Don't forget, the Macmillan support lines are there if you need to speak to someone. Macmillan Support Line (0808 808 00 00, now open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) to provide practical, emotional and financial information and advice

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/physical-help/cancer-and-coronavirus?utm_source=Macmillan%20Cancer%20Support&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2631234_Coronavirus%20Update%20-%20Message%20to%20Mac%20Profs_23.03.2020&utm_content=Coronavirus%20Update%20HCP_text-3

The One Cancer Voice group of charities has developed some frequently answered questions about coronavirus.

09/03/2020

**Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month**
Ovarian cancer often causes symptoms that are similar to other more common and less serious conditions. This can make it difficult to diagnose early, before the cancer has spread.

People who have any of these symptoms for no reason, or get these symptoms regularly (especially more than 12 times a month), should be offered cancer tests by their GP:

🔵 A long-lasting bloated or swollen tummy.
🔵 Loss of appetite.
🔵 Feeling full quickly when you eat.
🔵 Pain in the lower tummy area or back.
🔵 Passing urine more often than usual.
🔵 Passing urine more urgently (feeling like you can’t hold on).

Read more about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer here 👉https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/ovarian-cancer

(Please note that the illustration is a simplified version of the ovaries and surrounding structures).
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