Marking World Cancer Day 2022, Sandy Denning and Malcolm Clague from the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association speak with Christy DeHaven about the progress in research, support available and symptoms to be aware of.  

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Testicular cancer is rare. However, it is still the most common cancer in men aged between 15 and 45, with 2,400 men diagnosed every year in the UK.  If caught early though, there is a 98% chance of a cure so  listen to Malcolm & Sandy’s podcast to find out about the signs and symptoms associated with testicular cancer.

There are around 6,200 new liver cancer cases in the UK every year, that's 17 every day! 

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the function of the liver and raise awareness of the signs and symptoms that arise from a tumour in the liver. 

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men over the age of 50, with around one in eight developing the disease during their lifetime. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy highlight the signs and symptoms associated with prostate cancer.

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy are joined by Angie Aire, who volunteers for Breast Cancer Now IOM, to talk about breast cancer awareness and breast screening and Malcolm reminds us that men can get breast cancer too so they also need to be breast aware! 

Every year in the UK, around 1800 children unfortunately develop cancer. 

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy highlight the signs and symptoms associated with childhood cancers.

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about a group of cancers that can arise in the head and neck area and how to recognise some of the common symptoms.

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy are joined by Heather Norman, Chairman of local charity Bowel Cancer IOM, to talk about bowel cancer awareness and bowel screening. 

It is so important to talk about this subject openly - we need to get rid of the “poo taboo”!

Early diagnosis saves lives….          

As skin cancer cases are on the increase, Malcolm & Sandy talk about how to enjoy the sun safely and how to spot the signs & symptoms of a malignant melanoma. Learn your ABCDE’s!

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about brain tumours. It can be a rather scary topic, but knowing something about them can lead to earlier diagnosis, less extensive treatments and much better outcomes.