I’ve just returned from a quick trip to Brussels where I met my MEP Robert Sturdy’s fantastic team for the first time, Neeley, Christine and Alex.
Today Robert hosted a manifesto launch for europacolon, raising awareness about colorectal cancer which many people find difficult to talk about because of the delicate area of body affected.
But it is estimated this causes 10% of cancer deaths in men and women, and should certainly not be considered “unmentionable”. More on this later.
I also met up with Jonathan Isaby and Tom Greeves from ConservativeHome who were also in Brussels to see how they could improve their coverage of the European Parliament and prepare the ground for the European Elections.
I recorded them speaking about their visit on my video which I will publish later, as well as recording Robert talking about his work and explaining why it is important for people to vote on 4 June. More on this later too.
Meanwhile, tomorrow I shall be wearing my charity hat and attending a conference in London which will highlight the threat to charities of the current economic downturn. One of the key speakers will be Jon Snow. The lives of thousands of vulnerable people could be devastated if charities cannot survive the recession. We are certainly doing all we can at Headway Cambridgeshire to ensure we continue providing a much valued service for adults with an acquired brain injury.
Excellent post, yes certainly a topic that is difficult to talk about. I am sure many people especially men don’t go to the doctors, if problems occur.
Anne, I promised the europacolon people that I would have a check up as my father died from bowel cancer, and I could be at risk.
Is it true that MEPs lose their pensions if they openly criticise the EU ?
Busy, busy, busy
Nice to see Brussels indoors
My grandfather suffered from bowel cancer too. I think he was one of the first successful treatments, in that he was given 6 months to live when he was 40 and he lived to the ripe old age of 95.
As these illnesses are said to skip a generation, I do sometimes wonder about myself…