About this event

This online awareness session, delivered by our expert Macmillan Village Agents, will explore the four most common cancers in the UK, focusing on early signs and symptoms, screening and when to seek help.

Drawing on learning from Cambridgeshire ACRE’s Community Cancer Champions project, the event will look at why early diagnosis matters and how rural and structural barriers can affect access to cancer care.

Participants will be supported to better understand cancer risks, feel more confident having conversations about cancer and know where to signpost people to local and national support.

 

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at:

• Anyone who want to learn more about cancer and early diagnosis
• Community volunteers, including Community Hub volunteers and Community Cancer Champions
• Staff and volunteers working in community, health, wellbeing and advice roles
• Parish councillors, community leaders and frontline workers with regular contact with residents
• Anyone supporting a friend, family member or neighbour affected by cancer

 

What you will get by attending

Through attending this event you will:

• Improve your awareness of the most common cancers and recognise early signs and symptoms
• Better understand why cancer outcomes can differ in rural areas like Fenland and what helps overcome barriers to care
• Build your confidence in having informed, supportive conversations about cancer without being an expert
• Learn how and where to signpost people to local and national cancer support
• Connect with others interested in improving cancer awareness and early diagnosis locally

 

Cost

This event is free of charge.

 

How to book

Please follow the booking link above to register to attend. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking. Full joining instructions will be sent by email a week before the event.