Explore bowel cancer by walking through inflatable model at Harlequin Centre, Watford (From Watford Observer)
by Symptom Advice on March 22, 2011
Explore bowel cancer by walking through inflatable model at Harlequin Centre, Watford
9:50am Wednesday 9th March 2011
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Shoppers can explore the causes and effects of bowel cancer during an unusual event at the Harlequin Centre.
NHS Hertfordshire and the Department of Health will inflate a 2.4m high walk-through replica of a human colon inside the Watford shopping centre on March 18 and 19.
the model allows visitors to learn about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and trained staff will be on hand to talk to about the condition.
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and is the second biggest cancer killer.
it affects men and women, particularly those over 50.
Dr Perumal Raveendran, a GP from Hertfordshire, said: “The symptoms to look out for are a change to your normal toilet habit to softer or looser poo, going to the loo more often or blood in your poo.
“If you recognise these symptoms and have had them for three weeks or more, then make an appointment to get checked out by your GP. No need to feel embarrassed – it’s all in a days work for your doctor.
“It could be that there’s nothing to worry about but if not then the earlier cancer is caught the more chance there is of a complete cure.”
Explore bowel cancer by walking through inflatable model at Harlequin Centre, Watford (From Watford Observer)
by Symptom Advice on March 22, 2011
9:50am Wednesday 9th March 2011
Shoppers can explore the causes and effects of bowel cancer during an unusual event at the Harlequin Centre.
NHS Hertfordshire and the Department of Health will inflate a 2.4m high walk-through replica of a human colon inside the Watford shopping centre on March 18 and 19.
the model allows visitors to learn about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and trained staff will be on hand to talk to about the condition.
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and is the second biggest cancer killer.
it affects men and women, particularly those over 50.
Dr Perumal Raveendran, a GP from Hertfordshire, said: “The symptoms to look out for are a change to your normal toilet habit to softer or looser poo, going to the loo more often or blood in your poo.
“If you recognise these symptoms and have had them for three weeks or more, then make an appointment to get checked out by your GP. No need to feel embarrassed – it’s all in a days work for your doctor.
“It could be that there’s nothing to worry about but if not then the earlier cancer is caught the more chance there is of a complete cure.”
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