Cancer Awareness - Life Savers
Saving lives by talking about the signs of bowel, breast and lung cancer.
Could you be a volunteer?
Why focus on cancer?
About 1 in 3 people will develop cancer at some point in their lives. Of this, bowel, breast and lung cancer are three of the most common cancers here in the UK.
The chances of being cured of cancer are much better if it is found early.
What is this project about?
Haringey Life Savers aim to promote better awareness of the signs of bowel, breast and lung cancer so that people visit their doctor sooner and get earlier diagnosis and treatment.
The Haringey Life Saver programme involves two community teams doing awareness-raising activities about the signs of bowel, breast and lung cancer in the neighbourhoods of Hornsey, Northumberland Park, White Hart Lane.
Local general practices are also involved so that we can see if our community activity does result in people going to see their doctor and getting treatment earlier.
|TopHow can I help?
Volunteer to raise awareness
Your contribution as a Haringey Life Saver volunteer will help raise people’s awareness of bowel, breast and lung cancer by:
- Talking to friends, family and local groups
- Taking part in awareness raising events
- Developing new leaflets and displays
- Be part of changing local services for the better
What’s in it for me?
- Great way to meet new people and friends
- Free training - learn more about health
- Chance to give something back
- Gain experience which could help with job hunting
Find out more in the Life Savers leaflet (PDF, 197KB)
Contact
Cancer Project Manager
Habab Al-Hashim
Tel: 020 8489 2627
Mobile: 07507 488 617
Working hours: Monday - Tuesday, 9 - 5pm.
|TopCancer support websites
Breast Cancer
For anyone affected in any way
Web: Breast Cancer website (external link)
Bowel Cancer UK
Aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice
Web: Bowel Cancer UK website (external link)
Lung Cancer Foundation
Provides information on lung cancer and undertakes research into improving early detection
Web: Lung Cancer Foundation website (external link)
Somerset Garden Volunteers
Cancer support group based in North Tottenham
Email: somersetgardensvolunteers@hotmail.com
Macmillan Cancer Support
Improves the lives of people affected by cancer
Web: Macmillan Cancer Support (external link)
