Cancer - early diagnosis and risk reduction

Whilst cancer is a subject we all flinch from, the truth is that early diagnosis saves lives. The NHS in the UK has a simple online guide to the symptoms of the three biggest killers. For information have a look at:

Lung cancer

Bowel cancer

Breast cancer

The most common cancer found in young men aged between 15 and 34 years is testicular cancer. ) It is rare but guys still need need to check your testicles

For more about cancer in Ireland checkout the Irish Cancer Society

 

Remember if you are worried don’t wait – go talk to your doctor.

For ways to reduce the risk of cancer have a look at these related articles:

Alcohol – bad news, good news and even better news
Alcohol and Cancer Risk  

Harms of Smoking

The benefits of quitting

 

If you would like to talk to somebody confidentially about your alcohol and/or cigarette use contact: Cindy Dring, Health Promotion Officer, at 091-492048. Alternatively e-mail her at cindy.dring@nuigalway.ie or just drop in to Aras Ni Eimhigh.