Helpful resources about cancer and support

Signs and symptoms

  • Cancer symptom check

    Check your symptoms with the Cancer Research UK checker.

  • Understanding signs and symptoms

    Find signs and symptoms of cancer with Macmillan Cancer Support.

  • Videos in other languages

    Watch videos to understand the signs and symptoms of cancer in other languages.

  • Lung cancer

    Read 26 real life stories from people who have been diagnosed with lung cancer.

  • Prostate Cancer

    It's the most common cancer in men, but the earlier you find it, the easier it is to treat.

How to get checked (screening)

Population screening timeline

A timeline by age and points when screening is available.

Download the population screening timeline

Cancer screening information

Bowel cancer screening
Breast cancer screening
Cervical cancer screening

Lung cancer screening

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust offers people who are aged between 55 and 74, who smoke or used to smoke and have a Sandwell GP, Lung Cancer Screening (formerly known as Targeted Lung Health Checks).

Go to the Lung Cancer Screening webpage

Living with and beyond cancer

Living with and beyond cancer (LWBC) is a program of care for cancer patients in the UK. It helps them from diagnosis to recovery. Learn more from NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Raising awareness in our communities

Online community

Macmillan Cancer Support offer an Online Community where support is available 24 hours a day.

Find out more about The Online Community

Black Breasts Matter

Myths and facts about breast cancer for black African and Caribbean communities.

Download the myths and facts poster