Last month we ran a social media poll to find out just how sharp your knowledge is about about cancer prevention.
The results are now in and show that when it comes to looking after your health, you have a solid grasp of the steps you can take. However, in true school report style there’s ‘room for improvement’. So, with the theme of revision in the air as we enter the busy school exam period, there’s no better time than to fill the gaps in your knowledge and polish our health awareness skills!
Keep up the great work, social media followers!
Here are the results…
😀Well done, the majority of our Instagram audience got this question correct.
The answer is C, smoking causes at least 15 different types of cancer: lung, larynx, oesophagus, oral cavity, nasopharynx, pharynx, bladder, pancreas, kidney, liver, stomach, bowel, cervix, leukaemia and ovarian cancers.
* Cancer Research UK
😀Well done to some of you, nearly half of you got this one right but nearly half also chose answer C.
The answer is D. The average cost of smoking 20 cigarettes a day is around £15 (in the UK, December 2023). If someone smokes this many cigarettes daily for the next ten years, it will add up to approximately £54,750!
* Cancer Research UK
😀Well done, the majority of our Instagram audience got this question correct. The LinkedIn community didn’t score quite as well believing the answer to be B or D. Great score Instagrammers!
The answer is C, drinking alcohol increases the risk of 7 types of cancer: mouth, pharyngeal (upper throat), oesophageal (food pipe), laryngeal (voice box), breast, bowel and liver cancer.
* Cancer Research UK
😒Ah, looks like we need to give you more information here. Most of you said the answer was A. See below for some crib sheets about ‘Alcohol and cancer’ published by Cancer Research UK.
The answer is C, all adults are advised to drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week. But there is no completely safe level of drinking as alcohol damages your body even in small amounts.
*Cancer Research UK
Follow this link for more information from Cancer Research UK
😒Ah, looks like we need to give you more information here. Most of you said the answer was 7. See below for some crib sheets about ‘Obesity and cancer’ published by Cancer Research UK.
The answer is D, being overweight or obesity causes 13 types of cancer: breast, bowel, womb, pancreatic, kidney, liver, stomach, oesophageal (food pipe), gallbladder, ovarian, thyroid, myeloma (a type of blood cancer) and meningioma (a type of brain tumour)
*Cancer Research UK
Follow this link for more information from Cancer Research UK
🤔Many of you thought only 90 minutes of moderate exercise was enough but surprisingly we need to put in the extra shift and keep active for almost double the time! Our LinkedIn community were up to speed with this exercise question – well done! Better luck next time, Instagrammers! 😒
The answer is C, the Department of Health recommends at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate intensity physical exercise a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week. Physical activity to improve muscle strength should be carried out at least to times a week. Any physical activity you do is good for you and better than none, but the more you do, the better.
*Cancer Research UK
Check out the crib sheets for the importance of exercise in cancer prevention.
Follow this link for more information from Cancer Research UK
😀Top marks, well done! Everyone got the answer right
The answer is C, moderate activity is anything that gets you a bit warmer, slightly out of breath and your heart beating faster. Things like brisk walking, cycling, gardening and dancing can all count.
*Cancer Research UK
Do you think your beneficiaries would score top marks in our health quiz?
From the quiz results it’s clear we understand many ways we can help reduce the risk of cancer. In some areas we might need a little more information to get those top marks!
You may also be aware that in your community there are much lower levels of cancer awareness. Some communities may not have the same access to information or healthcare as others or face barriers for getting signs and symptoms checked. Early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes with cancer so encouraging your beneficiaries to seek medical advice if they’re worried is key.
Let’s help your community to take care of their health
With our Communities Against Cancer project, our mission is to address these health inequalities to ensure that everyone understands how to reduce the risk of cancer and where to go to get signs and symptoms checked.
Grants of up to £2500 available
If you would like to receive a grant to raise awareness of cancer in your community, you can apply for a grant of up to £2500.
Take the fear out of talking about cancer
If you think asking people to talk about cancer might be triggering, there are ways you can spread the word to help lift the fear.
Previous beneficiaries have run healthy eating classes, health and wellbeing events storytelling sessions and craft workshops.
The application deadline is Saturday 14 June.
Follow this link to apply for a grant
