APRIL IS TESTICULAR CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
To ensure we help spread the word underwear brand Tommy John have teamed up with the Testicular Cancer Foundation to raise awareness through their #KnowYourBalls campaign. Please help and raise awareness!
What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer occurs when normal, healthy cells, which are carefully regulated by the body, begin to reproduce uncontrollably within the an area pf the body such as the testicles.
A few facts....
Over 2,200 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in the UK each year
It most commonly affects men between the ages of 15-45 and is statistically the most common cancer in men aged between 25-49 in the UK. If caught at an early stage men can expect a high cure rate with 99% of men disease free at one year
Signs and Symptoms
A small pea sized lump can be felt in around 90% of cases and in over 80% of cases this will be painless
Dragging sensation, ache or pain
Back pain caused by an enlarged lymph node in the back
Additionally, Tommy John will host an Instagram Giveaway: To enter, you must share on of these testicular cancer info cards on Instagram using #KnowYourBalls, and tag someone who could benefit from the knowledge. Follow @TommyJohnWear and @TesticularCancerFoundation for a chance to win. Come and spread the word!
IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS FOR TESTICULAR CANCER!!!
This is so important. I have just quizzed my husband and made him promise to check those things carefully at his next convenience! Thanks for raising awareness, #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteFab post and a very important one too x Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky
ReplyDeleteSuch an important campaign and well done on spreading the word! Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
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