Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2024
- Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 April 2024
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Motion reference: S6M-12939
That the Parliament recognises that April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledges that bowel cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the UK; notes that whilst bowel cancer is usually diagnosed in those over the age of 60, it can be diagnosed in younger people; understands that if bowel cancer is caught in the early stages, there is a greater than 90% chance of a cure, yet many people are unaware of the signs and symptoms; recognises that Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of the signs and how people can seek help and support, and urges anyone with a new prolonged change in bowel habit that has lasted for four weeks or more to see their doctor.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Christine Grahame, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Douglas Lumsden, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Ash Regan, Douglas Ross, Mark Ruskell, Colin Smyth, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Elena Whitham, Brian Whittle, Beatrice Wishart