In this podcast, Sandy & Malcolm talk about leukaemia.

Leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that affects blood cells in your bone marrow – usually white blood cells. There are four common types, affecting around 8,600 people in the UK.

Signs and symptoms of leukaemia and blood cancers generally are notoriously vague and non-specific so listen to find out more.

The message in this podcast is that if you notice the presence of blood when you are not expecting it, please go and seek advice from a healthcare professional. 

It may be caused by something simple, but it could be the first indication of a developing tumour. We know that early diagnosis and early treatment, whatever the cause, leads to better outcomes.

In this  podcast, Sandy & Malcolm talk about stomach cancer awareness.

Although it is not the most common form of cancer, over 7,000 people are diagnosed in the UK each year with this type of cancer, so it’s important to know a little more about the signs and symptoms and to visit your GP if you have concerns. 

Coughs are a frequent symptom that affects us all at varying times throughout the year, although they do tend to occur more so in the colder winter months. 

We all know what a cough sounds like, but what actually is a cough and when should we be concerned to make an appointment to see our GP? 

Listen to Malcolm & Sandy’s podcast to find out more.  

In this podcast, Sandy & Malcolm talk about lumps and what to do if you find one.

Lumps are probably the commonest reason for someone going to their GP, concerned they might have cancer. Learn to be more body aware and if you find anything new, as we always say, get it checked out by your GP or Practice Nurse.

Lung cancer is the second commonest cancer in men, to prostate cancer, and the third commonest in women, behind breast & bowel cancer.

In this  podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the warning signs to look out for. They're also joined by Heather Christian, who is a lung cancer patient, to talk about her experience of the symptoms of the disease.

There are around 8-10 new cases of pancreatic cancer on the Island each year. 

Most pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed at a late stage so it is really important to be aware of the early symptoms. 

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about  the early warning signs to look out for.

In this latest podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about what influence certain lifestyle choices have, on various types of cancer. 

Making positive lifestyle choices can improve our chances of avoiding and surviving cancer.

Do you know your family history when it comes to health issues?

So, what role does a family history play in the risk of developing cancer? Listen to Malcolm & Sandy’s podcast to find out.

There are around 9,000 new cases of oesophageal cancer in the UK every year; that equates to approx. 12 Island residents and it's twice as common in men than women.

In this  podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the signs and symptoms to look out for.