We are the Greater Manchester Cancer Screening Engagement Programme, a Voluntary Sector partnership working to improve cancer awareness across the region.
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🎀 Did you know? Breast screening is especially for people who don’t have symptoms. 💗
Breast screening is designed to help find breast cancer at an early stage, sometimes before there are any signs or symptoms.
If you’re invited for screening, don’t ignore it. And remember, if you notice a change in your breast at any time, don’t wait for your next screening appointment — speak to your healthcare professional.
Screening saves time. Awareness saves lives. 💕
#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastScreening #EarlyDetection #BreastHealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #KnowYourBreasts
📸 Our Gallery Has Been Updated! 🎉
We’re delighted to share that photos from our Champions Appreciation Event – October 2026 are now available on our website! 💙
Relive the special moments, celebrate our amazing champions, and take a look at the wonderful memories we created together.
👉 Visit our gallery to see the photos: answercancergm.org.uk/galler…
Thank you to everyone who made this event so special! 🌟
#AnswerCancer #ChampionsAppreciationEvent #October2026 #CelebratingOurChampions #CommunitySpirit
🎀 Screening can help detect breast cancer early. 💗
Breast screening can find changes in the breast before there are any noticeable symptoms. Finding breast cancer at an earlier stage can mean more treatment options and better chances of successful treatment.
If you’re invited for breast screening, take the time to attend. And remember, screening doesn’t replace being aware of changes in your breasts — if you notice something unusual, speak to your healthcare professional.
Early detection matters. Check, screen and speak up. 🌸
#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastScreening #EarlyDetection #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #KnowTheSigns #PinkOctober
✨ What a fantastic day celebrating our amazing Answer Cancer Champions! ✨
Our Champion Appreciation Event was filled with connection, learning and celebration as we came together to recognise the incredible work happening across Greater Manchester to raise awareness of cancer and support people to take up life-saving screening programmes.
We're so grateful for our brilliant community of champions. Your passion, commitment and creativity are helping to make a real difference in communities across Greater Manchester. 💚
A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers and supporters from:
💚 @TheChristie
💚 @BackonTrackMcr
💚 @ThisIsSurvivors
💚 @ALLFM
💚Happy Me Community
💚@WMADEWOMAN
Special thanks to Manchester Cancer Voices Choir for their fantastic performance and to Hungamaa for providing a delicious lunch. 🎶🍽️
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us. It was such a lovely opportunity to connect, celebrate achievements, and recognise the incredible work being done every day to raise awareness of cancer and screening programmes across Greater Manchester.
Together, we're helping to save lives through earlier diagnosis. 💚
#AnswerCancer #CancerChampions #GreaterManchester
🎀 Small, healthy choices can make a difference. 💗
While breast cancer cannot always be prevented, some lifestyle choices may help reduce the risk. Staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol can all contribute to better overall health.
There’s no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, but looking after your health is a positive step you can take.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s focus on healthy choices, awareness and looking after ourselves. 🌸
Your health matters — every day.
#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerPrevention #HealthyLifestyle #HealthyChoices #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOctober
💚 World Mental Health Day – Saturday 10th October
This World Mental Health Day, let’s make time to listen, talk and support one another.
Mental health can affect anyone, at any stage of life. A conversation, a listening ear or simply asking someone how they’re doing can make a real difference.
Find out more in our latest blog 👇
answercancergm.org.uk/blog/2…
Let’s keep talking, listening and supporting mental health. 💚
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #RealVoicesRealChange #Wellbeing #LetsTalk
🎀 There is hope. 💗
Breast cancer survival rates continue to improve, thanks to advances in awareness, earlier diagnosis, screening, research and treatment.
Every person’s experience is different, but progress in breast cancer care is giving more people the opportunity to live longer and fuller lives.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s continue to raise awareness, support research, and encourage people to seek medical advice about any changes or concerns.
Together, awareness and early action can make a difference. 🌸
#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerSurvival #EarlyDetection #BreastCancerResearch #Hope
📚 Our News & Events page has been updated!
There’s lots of new content and helpful resources waiting for you to explore. 💜
Take a look and catch up on the latest news, updates and events from Answer Cancer. 👇
answercancergm.org.uk/news
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Book your place at our annual conference: A century of voluntary and citizen action in Salford🎉
Join Salford CVS and colleagues from across our sector as we look at how the history of Salford has shaped the city we know and love today.
More:
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🎀 Small changes to your diet can support your health and may help lower the risk of breast cancer. 💗
A balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, beans and other plant-based foods can be part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s also helpful to limit processed meats, eat less red meat, and avoid or limit alcohol.
No single food or diet can prevent breast cancer, but healthy everyday choices can contribute to reducing risk and supporting overall wellbeing.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s make our health a priority — one positive choice at a time. 🌸
#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerPrevention #HealthyEating #HealthyLifestyle #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOctober
🎀 Early detection can save lives. 🎀
Breast cancer can affect anyone. Knowing the signs, being familiar with your body, and getting any unusual changes checked by a healthcare professional can help detect breast cancer earlier.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s encourage ourselves, our friends, and our loved ones to prioritise their health. 💗
Check. Be aware. Speak up. Don’t delay.
#BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOctober #KnowTheSigns
🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
This month, we raise awareness, support those affected by breast cancer, and encourage everyone to be familiar with their own bodies and seek medical advice if something doesn’t feel right.
Early detection can make a difference. Almost all women diagnosed at the earliest stage survive for at least 5 years or more 💗
Let’s spread awareness, show support, and remind the people we love to look after themselves.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerAwareness #October #PinkOctober #EarlyDetection #TogetherWeCan
💚 What a brilliant morning in Oldham!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Answer Cancer Get Together this morning!
We had a lovely time hearing about some of the fantastic work happening across our communities, sharing ideas and learning from one another. 💬
We also had some really valuable conversations about cancer screening, the barriers people can face, and how we can work together to help improve screening rates.
We’re already looking forward to the next one! 😊💚
#AnswerCancer #CancerScreening #GreaterManchester
📬 Got your bowel cancer screening kit?
@GM_Cancer are encouraging us to tick it off the list! 📮
Add it to your to do list today!
✅Complete it.
✅ Return it.
✅ Done.
#BowelCancerScreening #AnswerCancer
Had your cervical screening invite? This Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, we are encouraging you to not put it to the bottom of the pile 💌
We know attending screening can feel daunting, but understanding what to expect can help.
Our Answer Cancer Cervical Screening Toolkit is full of useful resources to help start conversations and raise awareness in your community.
📷 Explore the Cervical Screening Toolkit - answercancergm.org.uk/cervic… #CervicalScreening #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth #AnswerCancer
💛 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
This month, we’re helping to raise awareness of childhood cancers and stand alongside children, young people and families affected by a diagnosis.
Knowing the signs and symptoms and where to turn for trusted information and support is so important.
Find out more through Young Lives vs Cancer - younglivesvscancer.org.uk and Children with Cancer UK - childrenwithcancer.org.uk.
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerAwareness #AnswerCancer
📚 Our Publications page has been updated!
We’ve added new content and resources for you to explore. Take a look and discover the latest publications from Answer Cancer:
👉 answercancergm.org.uk/public…
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September is #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth. Swipe to learn the key symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers.
Knowing what’s normal for you can help you spot changes.
Having any of these symptoms doesn't mean you have cancer, but it’s important to get checked by a GP.
ALT Illustration of different women of various ages and ethnicities. Copy reads: 'Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month'. NHS logo is in the top right corner. An arrow to encourage swiping is in the bottom left corner.
ALT Illustration of the female reproductive system, highlighting five different organs. Copy reads: 'There are 5 gynaecological cancers: ovarian, womb, cervical, vaginal and vuval'. NHS logo is in the top right corner. An arrow to encourage swiping is in the bottom left corner.
ALT Copy reads: 'Key symptoms of gynaecological cancers: unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge, including any bleeding after the menopause; persistent bloating, feeling full more quickly or nausea; a persistent itch, lump or changes to the vulval skin or vagina; unexplained lower back, abdominal or pelvic pain'. NHS logo is in the top right corner. An arrow to encourage swiping is in the bottom left corner.
ALT Illustration of a woman holding a phone. Copy reads: 'These symptoms are common and can be caused by many different conditions, but it’s important to get them checked. Contact your GP practice if you experience any of these symptoms'. NHS logo is in the top right corner.
📢 New Answer Cancer training courses are now online!
Looking to build your knowledge and skills in cancer support? Book your place today and take the next step in your learning.
🎓 Explore the courses and book your place - answercancergm.org.uk/traini…
✨ Bee Seen, Get Screened! 🐝
We’ve refreshed and updated our Bee Seen, Get Screened materials! 🎉
Head over to the Bee Seen, Get Screened! webpage and click on the ‘Downloads and Assets’ section to explore and download the new materials.
answercancergm.org.uk/bee-se…
👉 Help us spread the word and encourage people to get screened! 💛
