What does BCOC mean in CANCER

Be Clear on Cancer is a campaign launched by the U.K National Health Service (NHS) to raise awareness of early signs and symptoms of cancer. The goal of the campaign is to encourage people to seek medical help sooner if they feel that something isn’t quite right.

Everyone’s experience with cancer is different, but there are some common signs that may indicate a problem. These include persistent changes in your normal bowel habits, lower back pain, blood in urine or stools, unexplained weight loss, lump or an area that feels different from rest of your body, unexplained tiredness and appetites, and any unusual discharge or bleeding. It's important to note that these symptoms may be caused by other health conditions and not necessarily cancer but it's still worth speaking to your doctor for further advice.

If you notice any changes to your body which persist over several weeks and feel abnormal for you then it's advisable to see your doctor for a check-up as soon as possible as this could be an early sign of cancer. Your GP will be best placed to answer any questions you have about concerns with regard to potential cancer symptoms and can advise you whether further tests such as scans or biopsies are needed.

No, Be Clear on Cancer does not provide medical advice; instead we provide information about potential signs or symptoms which could be indicative of cancer in order to encourage people to seek medical advice earlier rather than later should they experience anything out of the ordinary regarding their health.

Yes! Depending on what type of cancer you have been diagnosed with there are many treatments available today ranging from radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery through lifestyle changes such as dietary alterations, exercise regimes and complementary therapies such as yoga or mindfulness techniques too. It's important you discuss all treatment options available with your healthcare practitioner who can advise which option(s) would be best suited given the type of cancer you have been diagnosed with.

Early diagnosis often leads to better outcomes so if you think something might not be quite right then seeking medical help sooner rather than later can potentially make a big difference in terms of treatment outcomes so always trust your instincts if something doesn't feel quite right.

Yes, there is lots of support available if you've been diagnosed with cancer including emotional support from family and friends and specialist organisations like Macmillan Cancer Support who offer one-to-one counselling sessions for those who want additional emotional support during their journey with cancer. Your healthcare provider will also be able to point you in the direction of relevant organisations depending on where in the UK you live too!

There are no guarantees when it comes preventing yourself from getting certain types of cancers however making lifestyle changes such as exercising more often, eating balanced diets packed full of vegetables and fruits along with reducing exposure alcohols and smoking can all reduce one’s risk factor.

The official website (www.nhs.uk/BeClearOnCancer) provides comprehensive information about both telltale signs plus advice on how best protect oneself against developing certain types cancers which includes exercising regularly plus eating healthily.