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Lollipop Day and Cancer Awareness
Lollipop Day,will take place on February 27th and 28th. As well as running campaigns to increase awareness of symptoms, the Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) was, in 2011, instrumental in the setting up and funding of a national registry of anyone diagnosed with Barrett’s oesophagus.This condition can develop into oesophageal cancer, which is why the nearly 9,500 people (68 per cent male, 32 per cent female) currently on that registry are scheduled for regular endoscopies. To date, around 800 patients on the registry, which is now jointly funded by Precision Oncology Ireland, have had pre-cancer or very early-stage cancer diagnosed and treated, with a high cure rate.[[(1)]
However, among the approximately 500 people diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year in Ireland, it is still often detected too late for an optimum outcome.[[(2)]
warning signs for oesophageal cancer or Barrett’s oesophagus include:
* Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or pain when swallowing
* Food feeling stuck in the throat or chest
* Persistent heartburn or acid reflux
* Persistent chest pain or discomfort
* Unexplained weight loss
* Persistent coughing or hiccups
* Vomiting or nausea
* Ongoing fatigue
World Cancer Day
The Irish Cancer Prevention Network will mark World Cancer Day on Wednesday, February 4th, by hosting a free public webinar entitled, “Small Steps, Big Impact: Physical Activity for Cancer Risk Reduction.” All are welcome to register for the ICPN’s World Cancer Day webinar (registration link here).
One in two people living in Ireland will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.[[(3)]Each individual’s risk of getting cancer is influenced by a wide range of factors,including things we cannot change,such as age and genetics.
However, 30-50 per cent of all cancers are preventable thru changes to lifestyle and environmental factors, according to the World Health Organisation. These include healthy eating, no or low alcohol consumption, smoking cessation and protecting skin from the sun.
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