get it checked
The We Get It team is shouting the message as loudly as ever in 2024 and we need your help.
Get it checked in 2024!
Almost 3 million people were seen for urgent cancer checks in the year from Nov 2022 to Oct 2023, the highest year on record. Up by 147,960 on the same period last year.
And yet, 42% of cases were diagnosed at the more advanced stage 3 or 4 in the year to September 2023.
The Institute for Cancer Research continues to stress that when cancer is caught at an early stage, treatment is often more effective and the chances of successful recover much higher.
The #GetItChecked message is as important as ever in 2024!
NO ONE knows your body like you do, so if something DOESN’T FEEL RIGHT for you, or for someone you know, call the doctor today and
GET.
IT.
CHECKED.
#GetItChecked #WorldCancerDay #wcd #cancercampaign
'Another record-breaking year for NHS cancer checks' NHS England News, 1 January 2024.
world cancer day
World Cancer Day - a day where as a community we commit to reducing the impact of cancer on ourselves, and the people we love; to speak up, stand up and take action against cancer.
It is also a day to celebrate the wins, the advances, the ones who aren’t with us and those who are 🖤
In 2024 we are urging you, AS LOUDLY AS EVER, to get any niggling symptoms checked out.
We know that people are apprehensive to visit their GP surgery during this time. Taking the small step to speak to your doctor could SAVE YOUR LIFE. It really is that important and yet that simple.
Don’t delay.
Act today.
Get it checked.
World Cancer Day - 4th February 2024
GET IT CHECKED!
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#wegetitbath
Early diagnosis is key!
If you have any new or unusual symptoms, in any part of your body, pick up the phone today. Appointment waiting times are longer in some places, but you must be persistent about getting seen. If it’s nothing, you’ll have your mind put at rest. But if it’s something that needs treatment, you’ll be so glad you didn’t put it off.
That call could save a life… ☎️
We can’t shout it loudly enough.
GET
IT
CHECKED
#GetItChecked
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#GETITCHECKED
We Get It; for any age, any gender, any cancer, any stage.
And ready to work right across the cancer community today and every day.
OUR MESSAGE IS CLEAR.
PLEASE.
GET
IT
CHECKED.
Sarah’S CANCER STORIES
#GETITCHECKED
During our #getitchecked campaign we shared a short from a video by community member Sarah who has shared her dad’s cancer story with us.
Here’s the full video. Thank you Sarah.
Sarah’s dad died after we made this film.
COVID IS A KILLER
CANCER IS TOO
#GETITCHECKED
WE HEAR YOU DEBS
DEB JAMES AKA BOWELBABE
PREACH WE HEAR YOU DEBS!
Listen to Bowelbabe in a short from our event with her on Monday.
We Get You; for any age, any gender, any cancer, any stage.
And ready to work right across the cancer community right now and especially today
#worldcancerday2021
Lesley’s CANCER STORIES
#GETITCHECKED
During our #getitchecked campaign we shared a short from a video by community member Lesley who has shared some of her bowel cancer story with us.
Here’s the full video. Thank you Lesley.
COVID IS A KILLER
CANCER IS TOO
#GETITCHECKED
WOrld cancer day
#GETITCHECKED
What is World Cancer Day?
We actually asked ourselves this question........The World Cancer Day message is #iamandiwill with the focus on committing to reducing the impact of cancer for yourself, the people you love, and your community; to speak up, stand up and take action against cancer.
At We Get It HQ we decided we needed to most definitely to speak up about the cancer crisis that we have witnessed within our cancer community as a result of the pandemic.
To stand up for our cancer community giving them a voice and platform as well as support and community.
The We Get It team leaped to take action in 2021 and launched our first campaign - #getitchecked – to shout loudly that the NHS is open and that, if there is anything worrying you about your health – if something doesn’t feel right, for you – GET IT CHECKED.
We know that people are apprehensive to visit their GP surgery during this time. Taking the small step to speak to your doctor could save your life. It really is that important and yet that simple.
Don’t delay. Act today. Get it checked.
COVID IS A KILLER. CANCER IS TOO. GET IT CHECKED. Today & every day.
World Cancer Day 4th February 2021 - We believe that individuals, together can create change. Join us today, speak up, stand up and take action.
GET IT CHECKED!
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Emma Campbell
Lovely Emma Campbell cancer campaigner & cancer author adds her experienced voice as a We Get It #getitchecked Campaign Ambassador. Thank you Emma.
Columnist and speaker Emma has shared her cancer journey in her book ‘All That Followed. A story of cancer, kids and fear of leaving too soon.’ Read it. It’s brilliant, honest and human.
If there ever was a voice to listen to, listen to Emma’s.
LISTEN SMART. BE SMART.
Early diagnosis is critical and could save your life or the life of someone you love.
GET
IT
CHECKED
We get it podcast
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (Episode 4)
For those that don’t know, Laura & Sarah have a podcast called The Good The Bad & The Ugly they share the high, lows, tears and giggles off their cancer journeys.
In their most recent podcast they share their frustration for the cancer community during the panic.
For the full podcast click the button below to watch the full broadcast version. With thanks to our producers Luke Taylor and Luke Nix at BA1 Radio.
COVID IS A KILLER
CANCER IS TOO
#GETITCHECKED
COVID AND CANCER:
A HUMAN CONFLICT
An Evening with Deborah James aka Bowel Babe
Our #getitchecked campaign continues with Bowelbabe & We Get It’s Lizzie Heffer tackling head on the cancer crisis facing the cancer community.
TONIGHT 7pm
FREE zoom event
Ticket link below - click the button!
We look forward to seeing you all then.
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Jonty Messer
Hands up who’s getting the message?
SHARE SHARE SHARE
ITV West Country presenter Jonty Messer adds his authoritative voice as a We Get It #getitchecked Campaign Ambassador. Thank you Jonty.
Jonty anchors the ITV West Country News delivering daily South West news in to our homes every evening. Jonty is a trusted broadcaster and celebrated local personality.
In Jonty we trust. LISTEN SMART. BE SMART. Be more Jonty.
Early diagnosis is critical and could save your life or the life of someone you love.
GET
IT
CHECKED
Covid AND Cancer:
A HUMAN CONFLICT
An Evening with Deborah James aka Bowel Babe
"Cancer hasn't gone anywhere because Covid is around - the NHS is open for all business, so please, please go." Bowelbabe wrote this in her The Sun column in early January and echoes the words of We Get It founder Laura Phillips ‘With Covid causing chaos in our hospitals, many people have chosen not to see their doctor to report a new symptoms that could be an indication of cancer. So, we are urging anyone who reads this – if something’s not quite right, book that appointment today.’
This is the topic for tomorrow nights free zoom event when Debs joins our Lizzie Heffer for 90 minutes of chat about the cancer crisis caused by Covid.
Join us. Grab a ticket. Help us spread the word. Click the ticket link below.
#GETITCHECKED
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David Flatman
Well hello Flats!
Everyone’s favourite rugby player @dflatman adds his well-known voice as a We Get It #getitchecked Campaign Ambassador. Thank you Flats.
David Flatman is a much celebrated rugby union player with 8 English caps and who is a much loved @bathrugby ‘old boy’. He now works across all the major British sports channels as a leading rugby commentator.
Listen up. Flats has a message.
Early diagnosis is critical and could save your life or the life of someone you love.
GET
IT
CHECKED
#getitchecked Video
Alex Lovell
The BBC’s very own Alex Lovell adds her prominent voice as a We Get It #getitchecked Campaign Ambassador. Thank you Alex.
Alex is as regular a visitor to our homes as our families (pre Covid!).
Listen to someone you trust, get it checked.
Early diagnosis is critical and could save your life or the life of someone you love.
GET
IT
CHECKED
#getitchecked Video
Bob Crampton
IN BOB WE TRUST!
Our Patron & trainee PR boy, lends his familiar voice as a We Get It #getitchecked Campaign Ambassador. Thank you for everything you do for us Bob.
Bob’s weather reports on ITV West Country were a daily ritual for many for so long; I think it’s fair to call him an institution. His voice today provides Captain like leadership in this crazy storm.
Be more Bob. Listen smart, don’t take cover, get it checked.
Early diagnosis is critical and could save your life or the life of someone you know.
GET
IT
CHECKED
#getitchecked
Cancer stories
Sarah’s Story
If you think that the pandemic isn’t affecting cancer patients treatment then THINK AGAIN!
Here’s how the Covid crisis affected We Get It community member Sarah’s father, already in remission from sarcoma herself. Some cancer patients are acutely vulnerable to Covid.
Sadly Sarah’s father died of coronavirus on December 2nd after we made this film.
The pandemic is a crisis. This is now a crisis for Sarah and her family.
COVID IS A KILLER
CANCER IS TOO
#GETITCHECKED
Cancer talks podcast
We Get It Cancer Girls
Last week Laura & Sarah were invited to join the Cancer Talks team on their podcast.
Deb, Andrea & Linda combine their considerable knowledge to share, inspire and inform the cancer community and beyond.
The girls shared their cancer journeys as well as our WHY for the #getitchecked campaign.
Thanks to them for the invite, and for a fun and informative chat.
To listen to the full podcast, click the button below.
COVID KILLS
CANCER DOES TOO
#GETITCHECKED
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Imogen Sparkes
BBC Journalist Imogen Sparkes also lends her voice as a We Get It #getitchecked Campaign Ambassador. Thank you Imogen.
Imogen’s trusted voice and friendly face is familiar to many of us coming in to our homes regularly on BBC Points West. So if the BBC trusts her, you should too!
Listen smart, then get it checked.
Early diagnosis is critical and could save your life or the life of someone you love.
GET IT CHECKED
#GETITCHECKED
#getitchecked
Cancer stories
Lesley’s Story
If you think that the pandemic isn’t affecting cancer patients treatment then THINK AGAIN!
Here’s how the Covid crisis affected We Get It community member Lesley’s bowel cancer treatment.
Now a crisis for Lesley too.
COVID IS A KILLER. CANCER IS TOO.
#GETITCHECKED
Covid AND Cancer:
A HUMAN CONFLICT
An Evening with Deborah James aka Bowel Babe
Cancer campaigner Deborah James (@Bowelbabe) returns to We Get It, albeit virtually, ahead of World Cancer Day to talk about the cancer crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, and to support We Get It’s #getitchecked campaign.
We invite you to join We Get It live on Zoom for an evening with Deb to discuss one of the most important conversations within the cancer community today.
Book your free tickets with Eventbrite, click the button below.
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Anthony Head
We are kicking off our campaign with the support of actor & musician Anthony Head. Thank you kindly Anthony.
Anthony’s most famous role was perhaps as Rupert Giles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer who was described as having a genius level intellect...let’s take this as a sign - be smart, get it checked.
Don’t have any doubts about your health. It’s not (rocket) science. Actually it is. Early diagnosis is critical and could save your life.
#GETITCHECKED
Covid is a Killer.
Cancer is too
The message from NHS England is loud and clear – it is open for business.
At We Get It, we have launched our latest campaign - #getitchecked – to raise awareness that the NHS door is open and that, if there is anything worrying you about your body – if something doesn’t feel right – GET IT CHECKED.
We know that people are naturally apprehensive to visit their GP surgery during this time. But the NHS has taken precautions to create a COVID-secure environment, wherever possible.
Taking the small step to speak to your doctor could save your life.
Don’t delay. Act today. Get it checked.
WHAT’S THE RUSH?
With Covid causing chaos in our hospitals, many people have chosen not to see their doctor to report new symptoms that could be an indication of cancer. So, we are urging anyone who reads this – if something’s not quite right, book that appointment today.
A recent report by Macmillan estimates that due to Covid, there have been approximately 50,000 missed cancer diagnosis, and 650,000 people having their cancer treatment disrupted with GP referrals bring down a staggering 75%.
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) estimated that due to the postponement of routine NHS care during the pandemic about 12,750 fewer cancer patients had had surgery, 6,000 fewer had received chemotherapy, and 2,800 fewer had had radiotherapy.
NHS England has launched a campaign urging people with symptoms of any potentially serious illness to seek help in the normal way by visiting their GP, A&E, or dialling 999 in an emergency.
TIME TO GET IT CHECKED
Don’t ignore the signs.
That lump that has just appeared, the weight that dropped off without dieting, the ache in your leg that won’t go away, the bloating without eating, the unusual fatigue, or the poo that looks really different… Don’t ignore the signs.
The NHS is dealing with a lot at the moment, but it is still open and here to help you. Early diagnosis and treatment is key for all types of cancer. We know it’s scary out there right now, but it’s simple: if you don’t feel right, it’s time to get it checked.
Let’s help more people survive cancer and live longer. If you or someone you know is putting off that appointment for another time, please get the message out today:
Watch BBC Panorama (Britain‘s Cancer Crisis) as Deborah James investigates fears that the coronavirus pandemic has caused a crisis in cancer care that could mean many thousands more will die.
#GETITCHECKED
