Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Cancer Care

16/03/2026

March is Brain Tumour Awareness month. 🧠🩶🎗

More than 12,000 people are diagnosed with primary brain tumour each year in the UK.

The aim of Brain Tumour Awareness month is to highlight the symptoms of brain tumours you may not be aware of. 🤔

Brain Tumour Charity have produced the posters below to make people aware of the signs and symptoms of a brain tumour.

More information on symptoms are available on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/brain-tumours/

It is important to see a GP if you have some of these symptoms. You may not have a brain tumour, but these symptoms should be checked as soon as possible.

13/03/2026

📣 Monday 16th of March is National Cancer CNS Day! 💙

This day is aimed at highlighting and celebrating all the Clinical Nurse Specialists and the incredible work they do for cancer patients at Salisbury Hospital.

💙 We would like to say a massive thank you to all our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists members at Salisbury District Hospital for all the hard work and compassion they give to patients and their families.

11/03/2026

🚭 Today is National no smoking day.

Stopping smoking is the best choice you can make for your health.

There are lots of benefits when you stop smoking including:

🫁 Improved lung function
🩸 Better blood circulation
✅💚Your longer-term risks of cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke will be significantly reduced
🧠🧘✨😌Better mental health

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/why-quit-smoking/benefits-of-quitting-smoking/?WT.mc_ID=PPC_HEALTH_EFFECTS_SMOKING_2425&wt.tsrc=paid_search&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23546150061&gbraid=0AAAAADiCJ98Pl0ZosOIOgy7qXDyFpv1bS&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj6D68eySkwMVEZVQBh1E0yyNEAAYBCAAEgLK0PD_BwE

The NHS Quit Smoking website have some useful tips and advice if you are looking at stopping smoking.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/?WT.mc_ID=PPC_BRAND_SMOKING_2425&wt.tsrc=paid_search&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23555952391&gbraid=0AAAAADiCJ9-kA-NWPuBfi3OkIc4VAV669&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI85nkoOySkwMVXopQBh1UHzAlEAAYAiAAEgKBg_D_BwE

Find out about some of the physical and mental health benefits of quitting smoking.

09/03/2026

📣 Cancer Support Salisbury are hosting an evening social drop-in space once a month.

📆The first session begins on Monday 16th March 2026 from 7-9pm for everyone affected by cancer. 💜

📍 St Osmund’s Parish Centre, 131 Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG

This is for people who are not able to attend the regular social drops in on Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am and Thursdays 2-5pm held at the Quaker Meeting House.

Open to anyone affected by cancer including their loved ones, carers and family. Cancer Support Salisbury offer emotional and practical support from their team of trained volunteers.

They offer complimentary therapies including:
🌿Aromatherapy
💆‍♀️💆‍♂️Massage
👣Reflexology.

There is no need to book, just drop in for a cuppa and a chat. 😊☕

For more information, email them at info@cancersupportsalisbury.com or on 07926 841698.

05/03/2026

📣 We are launching a Community Cancer Awareness Vehicle to engage with our local community and provide face-to-face information about cancer signs, symptoms and the screening process.

📍We will be visiting different areas across Salisbury, offering opportunities to ask questions, learn more, and start conversations about cancer awareness and screening.

Where you can find us:

❤️ Saturday the 21st of March, Salisbury Football Club
❤️ Monday the 30th of March, Waitrose and new Lidl Car Park
❤️ Wednesday the 8th of April, location TBC
❤️ Monday the 13th of April, Churchfields Salisbury (Sydenham's Builders Merchant)

More confirmed dates to follow!

🗨 Cancer awareness starts with a conversation. 🗨

Our Community Cancer Awareness Vehicle is visiting our local community to offer friendly, face‑to‑face chats about cancer, symptoms, screening and where to get support. It’s a relaxed space to ask questions and get clear helpful information.

We know some people face barriers to accessing healthcare - whether it’s time, language, transport, digital access, or simply not knowing where to start. We’re here to make things easier and help you take the next step if you have concerns.

This initiative was shaped by feedback from our community, who told us how valuable in‑person conversations are.

We look forward to meeting you and talking about what matters to you. 💙

02/03/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal (also known as bowel cancer) is cancer found anywhere in the large bowel, which includes the colon and re**um.

It is the most common type of cancer in the UK.

More information is available on the NHS website:

Bowel cancer- NHS.UK

In aid of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, Cancer Support Worker Shelly and Cancer Services Engagement & Experience Coordinator Jo (pictured below at the market) and Clinical Nurse Specialist Jenn, will be available at ST Thomas Church in Salisbury on Tuesday 3rd of March around 9:30until 12pm as part of their Tuesday coffee mornings.

They are on hand to:

🔵 Raise awareness of prevention with leaflets to hand out
🔵 Signpost people if needed
🔵 Get feedback from the community

Come along and meet the team and ask any questions you may have.

19/02/2026

Open Door Warminster is a charity providing information, reassurance and support based in Warminster.

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Their aim is to raise awareness of potential symptoms and encourage people to talk to their GP, or a friend if they have any concerns of cancer.

They host p*er support groups, such as their Monday Prostate Cancer group, and can provide reassurance and focus on taking beneficial steps which could save lives.

📍On Saturday 28th February at Thomas Arnold Hall in Warminster School from 11:00-13:00pm, they are hosting an event to explore the value of p*er support groups. This event is called “Tackling Prostate Cancer Together”. 💪 🤲

There will be testimonies from guests and NHS staff from Salisbury District Hospital and Royal United Hospital Bath to talk about health services available locally.

This event is open to everyone:
🩵 Men who are curious to know more.
🩵 Those worried about their own health,
🩵 Men who have already been diagnosed
🩵 Family and friends who are concerns about a loved one.

This event is free with free parking in the Minster Church carpark opposite the school.

Scan the QR code to reserve your spot on the poster below:

16/02/2026

📣 17th- 22nd February 2026 is Cancer Prevention Action Week.

🚨 The aim of this is to increase public understanding of cancer risk factors, early signs, and the importance of prevention and early detection.

❓ There can be misleading information online which may confuse people and the World Cancer Research Fund provide information for cancer prevention.

There are factors that can increase your risk of cancer which include:

🚬 Smoking
⚖ Weight and Obesity
☀️ Sun and UV rays
🍺🥃 Alcohol

World Cancer Research Fund have lots of information on their website on risk and prevention tips here:

Do you know the lifestyle factors that are affect your risk of cancer? With a new scare story in the newspapers almost every day, it can be difficult to know what's true and what's not

12/02/2026

📣 Sunday 15th February 2026 is International Childhood Cancer Day. 📣

🎗 This is a global campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancers and challenges faced by children and young people.

🚨 Certain types of cancers are almost unique to children and young people, but cancers most often diagnosed with adults are extremely rare in children such as lung, breast and stomach.

In the UK, 1,900 children (aged 0-14) are diagnosed each year.

Cancer in children is rare, but symptoms can possibly include:

❤️ Unable to wee or have blood in their wee
❤️ Unexplained lump, firmness or swelling anywhere in the body
❤️ Tummy pain or swelling that doesn’t go away
❤️ Constant bone or back pain, or pain waking your child up in the night
❤️ Unexplained fits or changes in behaviour and mood

Cancer Research UK have lots of information on symptoms on their website:
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/childrens-cancer/symptoms

Cancer symptoms can be similar to other childhood illnesses but contact your GP if you notice anything that is unusual for them.

The Cancer Support Team have put together the following leaflet to show support for resources available to those with cancer and their families.

09/02/2026

📣 February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Oesophageal cancer (also known as cancer of the gullet), is a cancer found anywhere in the food pipe, medically known as the oesophagus.

🚨 Each year, around 9,400 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in the UK.

Symptoms can be hard to spot but can include:

💙 Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
💙 Feeling or being sick
💙 Heartburn or acid reflux
💙 Symptoms of indigestion

Other symptoms can include:
⚠ A hoarse voice
⚠ A cough for more than 3 weeks
⚠ Losing weight without meaning to
⚠ Fatigue
⚠ Pain in your throat or the middle of your chest, especially when swallowing.

More information can be found on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/oesophageal-cancer/symptoms/

If you are concerned about any of these symptoms, please contact your GP.

Image used with permission by OPA Cancer Charity

06/02/2026

📣 Kidney Cancer Awareness Week runs from 3rd-7th February 2026. The aim of this is to highlight the signs and symptoms of kidney cancer.

⚠ There are sometimes no obvious symptoms of kidney cancer and is usually diagnosed when testing for something else. 📣Be aware of the possible signs and symptoms and raise awareness.

Symptoms can include:

🧡 Blood in your p*e
🧡 A lump or swelling in your back, under your ribs or in your neck
🧡 Pain between your ribs and waist that does not go away
🧡 Loss of appetite or losing weight without meaning to
🧡 Feeling tired or having no energy
🧡 A high temperature that does not go away
🧡 Sweating a lot, including at night

More information can be found on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-cancer/symptoms/

The Cancer Support Team have put together the following leaflet to show support services locally and nationally available:

04/02/2026

📣 Today, 4th of February 2026 is World Cancer Day.

🎗The aim is to raise awareness of cancer and the signs and symptoms of cancer.

Symptoms can often be similar to other conditions but may include:

💜 Unexplained weight loss
💜 Persistent fatigue
💜 New lump or swelling
💜 Persistent pain
💜 Night sweats
💜 Unusual bruising or bleeding
💜 Skin changes (itching or changes in moles)

If you are concerned about any of these symptoms, please visit your GP.

More information is available on the Cancer Research UK website:
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/spot-cancer-early/cancer-symptoms