This bladder cancer awareness month we are asking
Are you
#PeeAware?
Most of us don't like to talk about what happens in the bathroom. We’re here to change that.
Being #PeeAware means knowing what’s normal for you, and knowing when to take action.
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If you have noticed a change, click the poster below that matches your symptoms. If none of them does, please contact your GP practice or call 111.
The Big Three: Know the Signs
The Big Three: Know the Signs
🚩 The Colour Check (Inspired by Bertie Beetroot)
"I'm not the only thing that changes the colour of your pee."
"I'm not the only thing that changes the colour of your pee."
The colour of your pee matters. If you notice your pee is red, pink, orange, or brown, even if it only happens once, don't ignore it. It’s not always "just something you ate."
Action: Contact your GP practice or call 111 immediately.
🚩 The Infection Check (Inspired by Clara and Chloe the Chilli Sisters)
"We're not the only things that can make your pee burn."
"We're not the only things that can make your pee burn."
A burning sensation or a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is common, but it shouldn't be a cycle. If you have frequent UTIs that aren’t responding to antibiotics, it could be a sign of something more serious.
Action: Don't just ask for another prescription; ask for an investigation.
🚩 The Urgency Check (Inspired by Rory Runner Bean)
"Are you running for a pee more often than usual?"
"Are you running for a pee more often than usual?"
If you find yourself constantly looking for the nearest toilet or feeling a sudden, uncontrollable urge to go, it’s time to listen to your body. Urgency and frequency are key symptoms that need checking out.
Action: Mention these changes to your doctor.
The Golden Rule: Early Diagnosis Saves Lives
The Golden Rule: Early Diagnosis Saves Lives
Bladder cancer is highly treatable if caught early. Waiting "to see if it goes away" is the biggest risk you can take.
What to tell your GP or 111:
What to tell your GP or 111:
When the changes started.
If there was any blood (even a tiny tint).
How often you are going compared to your "normal."
If you’ve finished a course of antibiotics and the symptoms are still there.
Join the #PeeAware Movement
Join the #PeeAware Movement
Together we can save lives by increasing awareness and getting early diagnosis
Here is how you can get involved this May
Here is how you can get involved this May
We are turning the UK orange for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month with our Washroom Posters campaign. This year our posters are in 14 services stations and 24 shopping centres throughout May, but is doesn't have to stop there you can help us spread the word by getting our posters in more loos across the UK.
Share the Signs: Click here to download our posters for your workplace, community centre or local gym.
Post & Tag: Use #PeeAware on social media to help us break the silence.
Take a Wee Walk: Organise a sponsored stroll in your community.
Fundraise: Get involved in one of our fundraising challenges or our 31 days in May challenge
Our posters are currently available in English and Welsh (other languages can be provide, and will follow)
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