Syeda first heard about the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance Cancer Champions training through a local community group.
Having sadly lost her aunt to lung cancer and previously being fearful of screening programmes, Syeda was keen to learn more about cancer and signed up to take part in a Cancer Champions training session.
Syeda explains: “I had spoken to my GP about cervical screening, but I was put off by the terminology used and didn’t fully understand the procedure, so I avoided going for my screening when I was invited.
“After attending the Cancer Champions training and watching the Cancer Research UK video about screening everything felt so much clearer. Things were explained really simply, and it gave me the confidence to book a screening appointment.
“I’d been having some pain in my right breast and knew I should get it checked. Thankfully, it was nothing serious. I now feel less fearful, and I would encourage anyone to take up screening appointments when offered as early detection can make a big difference.”
