Are you interested in becoming a Cancer Champion? This training will aim to improve early diagnosis of cancer, addressing some of the health inequalities. Talking helps break down fear and barriers. This training program is designed in conjunction with Cancer Research UK and will give participants the knowledge and confidence to have conversations in their community about cancer prevention, myth-busting and early diagnosis.
What is a cancer champion?
A Cancer Champion is a role that simply requires you to take top tips and best practice back to your and setting and help to improve awareness around cancer screening and early diagnosis.
This training will take place over two sessions and both sessions must be completed to complete the course.
We recently spoke to one of our cancer champions, Natsai Telfer, who talks us through her brief journey and why she decided to become a cancer champion.
Please get in contact with the team if you would like more information.
- Primary Care Cancer Champions are a range of healthcare professionals within GP surgeries across the Black Country who are trained and able to develop locally led action plans and share best practice with other colleagues and patients. This will help to develop actions across Primary Care that will have an impact on patients likelihood of surviving cancer. Cancer Champions take part in regular forums, where community and primary care come together to share best practice across the Black Country.
- Community Cancer Champions learn to talk about cancer in a way that reduces fear and encourages action. The role involves:
- Helping people understand the importance of screening and early detection.
- Encouraging healthy habits like balanced eating and exercise in a way that fits everyone’s lifestyle.
- Making a real difference by spreading awareness—simple tips that can save lives.
"Being a Cancer Champion is rewarding; a small effort that can have a huge impact on someone’s future. The training has given me the confidence to host cancer awareness and early diagnosis workshops at my organisation and I have delivered workshops at asylum seeker contingency hotels, where one participant recognized symptoms of bowel cancer. With encouragement, he visited his GP and was diagnosed early, allowing him to start treatment on time." - Monsour, Community Cancer Champion.
