Bowel Cancer Guernsey says bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the bailiwick.
Guernsey's sewage lorries are helping to raise awareness of bowel cancer, a local cancer charity has said.
Bowel Cancer Guernsey said "bold messaging" had been added to Guernsey Water's sewage lorries to encourage islanders to take bowel cancer seriously and recognise the symptoms. The charity said bowel cancer was the third most common cancer in Guernsey, with about 40 to 45 new cases each year. Francesca McDermott, from the charity, said it wanted to stop bowel cancer being a "taboo topic", adding: "If something doesn't seem normal, don't delay and don't be embarrassed - get checked."
The charity said early detection could lead to 90% of people with early-stage bowel cancer receiving successful treatment.Mr Adams said: "By using our fleet to spread this message, we're helping to remind more islanders to check their poo and see their doctor if something doesn't seem right."You think it's only a small lump, but it could be really serious," said Karin Smyth, who was treated for melanoma.
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