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A little Lolly goes a long way
22.02.08
PEOPLE in Inishowen are
being urged to be mindful of the signs and symptoms
of oesophageal cancer.
Today is Lollipop Day, February 22, and it is
dedicated to highlighting what is one of the most
deadly forms of the disease. One of the main
symptoms of oesophageal cancer a difficulty in
swallowing. |
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"We hope that lollipops
will make people conscious of swallowing, as
difficulty swallowing is one of the common symptoms.
We also hope that the profit we make from selling
lollipops will enable more research and better
treatment and amenities for patients |
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suffering from this
disease," said a Lollipop Day spokesperson from the
Oesphageal Cancer Fund.
Meanwhile, Inishowen Senator Cecilia Keaveney said
Lollipop Day was another occasion for an all-island
approach to health awareness.
"There is a growing problem of oesophageal cancer,
particularly among young people and women in
Ireland. One of the first signs is a problem in
swallowing. This type of cancer is one of the most
lethal forms of cancer," she said.
"But the issue is broader than just one type of
cancer. There is good work ongoing by individual
groups promoting Daffodil Day or Lollipop Day but
there needs the back up of a sound all-island health
promotion and disease awareness activity at the
Governmental level," she added. |
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