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| It can be awkward to talk about the ‘Big C’, which leads to missed opportunities |
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Cancer Research UK is launching its first online course to help people have more confident conversations about cancer. The FREE course, Talking About Cancer, aims to help prevent cases of cancer & improve early diagnosis. It is designed for health workers & professionals including doctors, nurses & volunteers who talk to others about cancer, particularly about prevention. The course teaches conversation techniques to advise people how to make healthy lifestyle changes and to see a doctor when they notice an unusual change in their body. It also covers myths & facts about the disease. It is taught by CRUK trainers, alongside actors playing roles to show effective & ineffective conversations. It includes videos & quizzes, and participants can take part in online discussions. The course doesn’t require any previous training in the subject. |
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