Sandwell Cancer Hotline now available

An NHS cancer hotline offering advice for Sandwell residents who are worried they may have symptoms of cancer is available from the Healthier Futures Black Country Integrated Care System (ICS) and Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Concerned patients will be able to speak to a specialist nurse who can discuss their symptoms and offer advice on the next steps to take. They must be registered with a Sandwell GP.

Symptoms of cancer include unexplained weight loss, unusual swellings or lumps, changes to a mole, blood in wee or poo, changes in bowel habits for more than six weeks, a hoarse voice for more than three weeks, difficulties in swallowing, unusual changes to your breast and vaginal bleeding after menopause or between periods. For more information, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/symptoms/

Anyone who might be worried can ring the advice line on: 0121 507 3330, which operates Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm.