Be Cancer Aware

The Be Cancer Aware co-production project, which is supported by the North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network and the Northern Cancer Alliance, usually deliver cancer awareness courses in the community, but the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the team turning to video to deliver their important messages to people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

 

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This four-minute Time to Talk about Cancer film features people with a learning disability talking about the common signs of cancer, the importance of knowing what is normal for you and encouraging people with any concerns to tell their doctor.

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The signs of cancer film has been made to help people with a learning disability understand more about cancer and what to do if they are worried.

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The lung cancer film has also been made to help people with a learning disability to be aware of symptoms related to this type of cancer.

A range of easy read materials can be found on the Macmillan website at https://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/s-428-easy-read-titles.aspx