Council supports Blood in Pee campaign

HEALTH chiefs in Warrington are urging local people to take note of the “Blood In Pee” campaign launched nationally to help tackle bladder and kidney cancers.
Around 16,600 people in EWngland are diagnosed with bladder or kidney cancer each year.
The new campaign, which includes national TV, radio and press advertising, is being run under the Be Clear on Cancer brand until November 20.
Warrington’s director of public health Dr Rita Robertson said: “If you notice blood in your pee – even if it’s only once – please go and see your doctor.
“Blood in urine is the most common symptom of bladder and kidney cancers.
“It may be nothing serious, but you need to make sure. Early diagnosis of both types of cancer makes them more treatable, so seeing your doctor sooner could save your life.
“People aged 50 and over are more at risk, but anyone who sees blood in their pee should make an appointment with their doctor immediately. Your doctor will want to see you if you have this symptom, partly because it could also be a sign of something else that needs treatment, so please don’t ignore the symptoms or put off a trip to the doctor.”
Bladder and kidney cancers can affect people of all ages. However, cases are rare in people who are under 50 years old and the risk increases as you get older.
If kidney and bladder cancers are diagnosed at the earliest stage, one-year survival is as high as 92-97%. At a late stage, it drops to just 25-34%.
Blood in pee is a key symptom in over 80% of bladder cancers and over half of kidney cancers.