Come and chat to us in Liverpool and walk inside a giant inflatable bowel
Monday 21 August 2023
We’re inviting Liverpudlians to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel when it tours the city in September to raise awareness of bowel cancer – the UK’s second biggest cancer killer.
The giant inflatable bowel – measuring 19 feet by seven feet – is an interactive experience to demonstrate the various stages of bowel cancer, and raise awareness of its symptoms, the importance of taking part in screening and learn about good bowel health.
It’s also a chance for people to ask any questions or share any worries about bowel cancer, whether about themselves, a loved one or friend, to one of our friendly and experienced staff and volunteers.
Come and chat to us on:
- Tuesday 5 September from 10am – 4pm at Asda Walton (Utting Avenue, L4 9XU)
- Wednesday 6 September from 10am – 4pm at Belle Vale Shopping Centre (L25 2RF)
- Thursday 7 September from 10am – 4pm at Liverpool Shopping Park (L13 1EW)
Genevieve Edwards, Chief Executive at Bowel Cancer UK, says: “We’re really looking forward to talking to lots of people in Liverpool about the disease, its symptoms, the importance of taking part in bowel cancer screening and how people can reduce their risk of developing bowel cancer.
“We know that awareness of bowel cancer in Liverpool is quite low with nearly a fifth of Liverpudlians (17%) unaware of any of the symptoms of the disease. We hope our giant inflatable bowel is a fun way to break the ice and start having those lifesaving conversations. We’re here to welcome everyone to a tour of the giant inflatable bowel, answer any questions you have about your bowel health, and signpost you for further support. No appointment necessary. See you inside!”
Dr Chris Warburton, Medical Director of Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance, welcomed the initiative to raise awareness of the disease across Liverpool, a city with a high incidence of bowel cancer.
He said: "It is really important that people know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer so that they can come forward as early as possible when treatment is easier and more successful.
“The bowel screening kit is a way for the NHS to detect possible cancers before any symptoms arise and it is vital that people complete the test when it is sent to them – I did mine this year when I received it.
“Screening uptake in the North West is one of the lowest in the country and yet incidence of bowel cancer is one of the highest. Hopefully, initiatives such as this by Bowel Cancer UK can encourage more people to take part in screening, which can save lives.”
Our roadshows are funded by the BowelBabe Fund.
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