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We’ve joined forces with NHS Englandopen_in_new to reflect an important NHS reminder on mirrors in over 240 gyms and leisure centres and 76 libraries in England. The stickers will feature the message 'Check You Out' urging people to look out for the potential signs of cancer, to ‘Be Body Aware’, and ‘Know What’s Normal’, for them.
The scheme is the latest push by the NHS to find cancers at an earlier stage and is the first time the NHS has partnered with a leisure operator in this way - joining several other partners, such as supermarkets and washroom hygiene specialists, to highlight cancer messages to the public in relevant everyday situations.
In a survey of more than 2,000 people, we found that only 55% of respondents check their bodies for physical changes regularly (at least once a month), and one in ten (12%) don’t check at all.
“I would advise other people to know what’s normal for your own body and get yourself checked if something doesn’t seem right. Get a second opinion if necessary and don’t be afraid to keep chasing doctors so that you get answers in a timely manner.”
“I would advise other people going through cancer treatment to stay positive. Eat well and go out and talk to people. If someone makes a fuss about what you’re going through and makes you feel bad, just ignore them!”