CANCER
AWARENESS
Over the past three years, we have worked in a dedicated partnership to increase cancer awareness. With thanks to:
See It. Say It. Sort It.
Early detection saves lives
At ACS, we are committed to raising cancer awareness through community programmes, information and events that inform, empower and encourage action.
Know More. Fear Less.
Cancer Guides
Better screen than sorry.
Recommended Cancer Screenings:
Many cancers don’t show symptoms early, but screening helps find them before they become serious.
Over 50% of cancers are diagnosed too late, don’t wait.
Mammogram
What it’s for: Breast cancer screening
Who: Women aged 50-71 (NHS routine screening)
When: Every 3 years
Why: Detects early signs of breast cancer, often before symptoms appear.
FIT Test
What it’s for: Bowel cancer screening
Who: Men and women aged 50-74 (NHS screening programme)
When: Every 2 years
Why: Checks for hidden blood in stool, an early sign of bowel cancer.
Smear test
What it’s for: Cervical cancer prevention
Who: Women aged 25-64
When: Every 3 years (25-49) or every 5 years (50-64)
Why: Detects abnormal cells before they develop into cancer.
Upcoming Awareness Events:
April '26
Women’s Health Awareness Evening
An informative and empowering evening dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and gynaecological cancers.
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Hear from medical professionals, learn about early signs and screening, and gain practical knowledge to help protect your health.
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Details to follow.
From our archives
Awareness saved their lives
Awareness saved their lives
Mrs D experienced rectal bleeding. Unable to secure a GP appointment and initially sent home from A&E, she later saw our campaign highlighting unusual bleeding as a warning sign.
After a second episode and bowel changes, she contacted ACS. We arranged for her to be seen promptly by a specialist, ensuring she received the urgent care she needed.
After seeing one of our screening campaigns, Mrs W decided to attend her routine mammogram.
She later told us that without the awareness ads, she would likely have ignored the letter, despite having lost her mother to breast cancer.
Mr B found a lump inside his mouth. Instead of ignoring it, he mentioned it to his dentist after recalling our awareness messaging. He was referred for testing.
Thankfully, it was not cancerous, but it was checked in time.
Following an awareness event about BRCA testing, Mrs M chose to be tested due to her strong family history of cancer.
Awareness gave her the information she needed to take control of her health.
After experiencing recurrent breast infections and later feeling a lump, Mrs E remembered our message not to ignore changes.
She contacted ACS. We arranged an initial consultation followed by a mammogram and ultrasound.
Early diagnosis led to timely treatment and better outcomes.
Early detection saves lives
Don’t wait and wonder - Get checked
Clarity is just a call away.
Choose caution over cancer
Whether you’re unsure, concerned or simply want reassurance, our team is here to listen and help you take the next step with confidence.
After experiencing random bruising followed by a rash, Mrs R remembered our awareness campaign about unusual bruising and contacted ACS. We advised urgent blood tests through her GP.
Thankfully, results showed vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, not cancer, giving her clarity and peace of mind.