Hands On Cancer Campaign

Members from South Asian Women's Carers Group taking part in a Hands On Cancer Campaign workshop

The project aims to help people spot early signs and symptoms of the most common forms of cancer, as well as improving lifestyle so that people put themselves in lower risk categories. The project is a result of Bolton having a higher than national average amount of cancer deaths, NHS Bolton want to make changes, they want people to recognise early sign and symptoms so that treatment can be given sooner rather than later. Cancer responds to treatment when found early on, so it really is a case of the sooner it gets spotted the better.

The main focus of the workshop will be around the most common forms of cancer, lung, breast, testicular and prostate, we will also be looking at skin, mouth, cervical and bowel cancer. The workshop lasts approximately 1 hour and will incorporate interactive activities to make sure everyone is able to participate. The idea is that people who attend will go away having learnt something that could save their own or a family members life.

We always do our best to make sure the projects we deliver are informative, fun and participative so please give us a call and organise for us to come and see you, not many people can say they haven’t been affected by cancer at some point in their life, this project is an opportunity to learn and develop your own skills in knowing what to look for and what we can all do to stay healthy, so please get in touch and help us to make sure Bolton gets healthier.

Local people who wanted to share their story with us:
Jamie's story
Urmila's story

If you are interested in taking part in this workshop please contact Farzana on 01204 546040 or emai farzana@boltoncvs.org.uk