But the UK have an ambitious goal of eradicating cervical cancer by 2040 and this will be possible due to concerted efforts in HPV vaccination and screening programmes.

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer and urge ladies to attend screening when invited.

In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy explain the  signs and symptoms to be aware of.

Blood cancer is a term that is used to describe many different types of cancer that arise in the blood, bone marrow or lymphatic. 

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy explain the differences and the signs to look out for. 

In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy talk about malignant melanomas and how to recognise the signs and symptoms.  

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the signs and symptoms of these individual cancers to provide a broad picture of what to look out in order to get the best chance of survival through an early diagnosis.

Sandy & Malcolm talk through some of the signs to look out for.

At present, there are three screening programmes on the Island for cervical, breast and bowel cancer. 

A frequently asked question, though, is why screening programmes are not available for other tumours. Listen to find out more about it.

Leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that affects blood cells in your bone marrow – usually white blood cells. There are four common types, affecting around 8,600 people in the UK.

Signs and symptoms of leukaemia and blood cancers generally are notoriously vague and non-specific so listen to find out more.

It may be caused by something simple, but it could be the first indication of a developing tumour. We know that early diagnosis and early treatment, whatever the cause, leads to better outcomes.

Although it is not the most common form of cancer, over 7,000 people are diagnosed in the UK each year with this type of cancer, so it’s important to know a little more about the signs and symptoms and to visit your GP if you have concerns. 

We all know what a cough sounds like, but what actually is a cough and when should we be concerned to make an appointment to see our GP? 

Listen to Malcolm & Sandy’s podcast to find out more.  

Lumps are probably the commonest reason for someone going to their GP, concerned they might have cancer. Learn to be more body aware and if you find anything new, as we always say, get it checked out by your GP or Practice Nurse.

In this  podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the warning signs to look out for. They're also joined by Heather Christian, who is a lung cancer patient, to talk about her experience of the symptoms of the disease.

Most pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed at a late stage so it is really important to be aware of the early symptoms. 

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about  the early warning signs to look out for.

Making positive lifestyle choices can improve our chances of avoiding and surviving cancer.

So, what role does a family history play in the risk of developing cancer? Listen to Malcolm & Sandy’s podcast to find out.

In this  podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the signs and symptoms to look out for.

Subscribe to the IOMACA podcast for further information about all different types of cancer. **NB: this conversation contains some graphic content on the subject of surgery and treatment.**

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the function of the liver and raise awareness of the signs and symptoms that arise from a tumour in the liver. 

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy highlight the signs and symptoms associated with childhood cancers.

It is so important to talk about this subject openly - we need to get rid of the “poo taboo”!

Early diagnosis saves lives….          

Malcolm & Sandy discuss the three male cancers:
Testicular, Prostate & Penile - and how awareness can improve lifespan.