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Bowel Cancer Bowel Cancer Screening Education and Awareness Sessions

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Maureen SayerHealth Improvement PractitionerCheshire and Merseyside Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. AIMS and Outcomes: Increased awareness of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer Increased understanding of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) Incre

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Bowel Cancer Bowel Cancer Screening Education and Awareness Sessions

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    1. Bowel Cancer & Bowel Cancer Screening Education and Awareness Sessions Men and women have a similar risk of developing Bowel cancer up to the age of 40 but after this rates are higher for men.Men and women have a similar risk of developing Bowel cancer up to the age of 40 but after this rates are higher for men.

    2. Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Maureen Sayer Health Improvement Practitioner Cheshire and Merseyside Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

    3. AIMS and Outcomes: Increased awareness of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer Increased understanding of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) Increased knowledge on how to support your client group in relation to the BCSP Increased ability of staff to act as health advocates to their client group Men and women have a similar risk of developing Bowel cancer up to the age of 40 but after this rates are higher for men.Men and women have a similar risk of developing Bowel cancer up to the age of 40 but after this rates are higher for men.

    4. Public Health Perspective Bowel Cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK Approximately 34,900 new cases p.a It is is the second largest cause of cancer deaths in the UK (Cancer Research UK, 2005. Cancerstats). Men and women have a similar risk of developing Bowel cancer up to the age of 40 but after this rates are higher for men.Men and women have a similar risk of developing Bowel cancer up to the age of 40 but after this rates are higher for men.

    5. In 2004 approximately 16,100 people died from bowel cancer in the UK, 737 deaths within Cheshire & Merseyside Life time risk of developing Bowel Cancer in the UK is about 1:18 for men and 1:20 for women Public Health Perspective

    6. Who is at risk of developing bowel cancer? Both men and women People who- Take little exercise Are overweight Have a diet high in red meat and low in vegetables, fruits and fibre

    7. People with a family history (CRC Relatives) Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)about 1% of cases Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) about 2-5% of cases Who is at risk of developing bowel cancer? (continued) Family History Individuals with either one first degree relative diagnosed with Bowel cancer before the age of 45 or two first degree relatives diagnosed at any age. The life time risk increases to 16-25% for men and between 10-15% in women Diagnoses over 65 can lead to a slightly increased risk FAP develop 100s or 1000s of polyps in their 20s or 30s and have a 100% chance of developing bowel cancer by their 40s. Prophylactic Colectomy is usually given in their teens or 20s Family History Individuals with either one first degree relative diagnosed with Bowel cancer before the age of 45 or two first degree relatives diagnosed at any age. The life time risk increases to 16-25% for men and between 10-15% in women Diagnoses over 65 can lead to a slightly increased risk FAP develop 100s or 1000s of polyps in their 20s or 30s and have a 100% chance of developing bowel cancer by their 40s. Prophylactic Colectomy is usually given in their teens or 20s

    8. The risk of developing bowel cancer increases with age. About 80% of people who get Bowel cancer are aged 60 and over Who is at risk of developing bowel cancer? (continued)

    9. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Schizophrenia Recent research shows that people with this condition are at increased risk of developing bowel cancer Learning Disabilities Increased risk is linked to obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity ,exclusion from screening programmes. Mortality is linked to late presentation of symptoms.

    10. Bowel Cancer What are the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer? Practical Exercise! Then feedback from groups

    11. Bowel Cancer Symptoms Symptoms lasting 4-6 weeks need to be investigated Any clients with symptoms should be encouraged to see their GP

    12. Bowel Cancer Symptoms Bleeding from the Rectum ( Back passage) Bright Red or Dark Black blood Found in or on Bowel Motion ,toilet paper or toilet bowel Tiredness Caused by blood loss Needs investigating

    13. Bowel Cancer Symptoms Change of Bowel Habit Change from your normal pattern Constipation Decreased Bowel Motions Diarrhoea More frequent Bowel Motions May alternate

    14. Bowel Cancer Symptoms Abdominal or Rectal Pain Abdominal Lump Needs Investigating

    15. Bowel Cancer Symptoms Nausea ( feeling Sick) Unexplained loss of appetite Unplanned Weight Loss

    16. Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Cheshire and Merseyside NHS North West

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