Bowburn, Belmont & Sherburn Surgeries

10/09/2025

Cancer of the p***s might be rare, but you should still check for anything that's not normal for you. Symptoms include a growth or sore, smelly discharge, a rash. Your GP won't feel awkward… so neither should you. Early diagnosis saves lives. Find out more from 👉 rebrand.ly/shbuqyt

Symptoms of pe**le cancer can include a growth or sore on your p***s, bleeding or a foul smelling discharge.

10/09/2025

If you're experiencing the symptoms of ovarian cancer more than 12 times a month - bloated tummy, always feeling full, tummy pain and needing to wee more - you should visit your GP. Find out more from 👉 bit.ly/493eaI7

04/09/2025

03/09/2025

Durham County Carers Support💙💖

01/09/2025

❗️August DNA appointments❗️

01/09/2025

The cancer screening programmes (bowel, cervical, breast and the new lung health check programme) give the best chance of finding cancer earlier and the earlier the diagnosis, the better the outcome. If you’re invited for screening, please… don’t ignore it.

31/08/2025

Kidney cancers do not always cause symptoms. The most common ones are blood in your p*e and pain in your lower back or sides. These can be symptoms of more common conditions, so it's important to know when to visit your GP. Find out more from 👉

Read about the common symptoms of kidney cancer with Macmillan. Find out about signs of kidney cancer, blood in urine and other symptoms.

30/08/2025

ImageIf we have too much stress in our lives it can cause physical and emotional problems such as anger, feeling anxious, headaches and sickness. If it feels like it is getting too bad, see you GP for help. For more information on signs and symptoms visit NHS Better Help here 👉 bit.ly/3K2i9KU

29/08/2025

Living with pancreatic cancer means different things to different people. It will have a large impact on your life and managing symptoms, side effects of treatments and conditions that can occur because of the disease, can feel complicated and daunting. Pancreatic Cancer Action can support you on your journey 👉 https://bit.ly/3yVgtwG

Read about Living with Pancreatic Cancer. We focus on the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Support us in our Decade of Change today!

28/08/2025

Even if you've had the HPV vaccine, it's very important that you attend your cervical screening when invited.
If you have received an invitation for cervical screening or missed your last appointment, don’t wait - contact your GP practice.
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Find out about cervical cancer, which is cancer found anywhere in the cervix (the opening between the va**na and the womb).

27/08/2025

Physical activity is essential for growing bodies and minds! 🌱 Activate with Joe Wicks aims to get children moving and boost their physical and mental health, over the summer holidays and beyond. Be sure to head to The Body Coach's YouTube channel for the next episode. 🙌

26/08/2025

Don't wait until it's too late! Early detection of lung cancer saves lives. If you're a current or former smoker and invited for screening, take up the offer. It's quick, easy, and can make all the difference.