Flushing away the poo taboo, together!
What is it that stops us from talking about our digestive health, or poo, as openly as we’d talk about having a cold, a headache or back pain? After all, our poo is an indication...
7th March 2024
4th February 2021
Guts UK is a founding charity member of the Less Survivable Taskforce (LSCT). The LSCT was set up by a group of charities all aiming to double survival rates of the 6 less survivable cancers by 2029. These are stomach, oesophageal, pancreatic, liver, brain & lung cancer.
The less survivable cancers have been neglected and underfunded for decades. Shockingly, the average five-year survival rate for these cancers is just 16%.
On World Cancer Day 2021, we are releasing data demonstrating that symptom awareness of the deadliest cancers is as low as 4% in the UK.
Symptom awareness of lung cancer and brain tumours were higher, but there is a dangerous lack in public awareness of these less survivable cancers and their symptoms.
Research into the deadliest digestive cancers is a priority for Guts UK. We want to diagnose these cancers earlier, giving people a fighting change. Please join the fight by giving £3 a month to Guts UK.“It’s very concerning that this new data shows that public awareness of less survivable cancers is still dangerously low. All too often the consequence of this is late diagnosis and a tragic reduction in life expectancy.
Typical symptoms vary depending on the cancer but key red flags could include any of the following; indigestion, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, a loss of appetite, difficulty swallowing, a persistent cough, unexplained tiredness, headaches or nausea. The key message is to seek medical help swiftly if you notice anything unusual for you.” – Anna Jewell
What is it that stops us from talking about our digestive health, or poo, as openly as we’d talk about having a cold, a headache or back pain? After all, our poo is an indication...
7th March 2024
We’re delighted to take our free ‘Science of Digestion’ event to Hull next month (Tuesday 14th May 2024!) This is your opportunity to learn all about the hidden world inside your guts and the latest...
22nd April 2024
Download printable version (337.3KB pdf) OVERVIEW You might have noticed supply issues with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), sometimes also called pancreatin. This situation has progressed. It has now caused some people who need PERT...
16th April 2024
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