Launceston cancer walk raises $30,000 as surgeon warns of silent symptoms
Over 300 Launceston residents raised $30,000 for awareness of several gastrointestinal cancers.
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Many of these cancers are caught late because symptoms are vague or overlooked. Spotting warning signs early can save lives.
In Australia. The event was the biggest of its kind in Australia, suggesting growing awareness of gut cancers across Tasmania and beyond.
Key facts
- More than 300 people
- Attendance
- $30,000
- Amount raised
- Sunday, November 15
- Event date
- Riverbend Park, Launceston
- Location
- More than 300 people attended the first Unite for Hope walk at Riverbend Park on Sunday and raised $30,000 for people affected by several gastrointestinal cancers.
- Surgeon Dr Jurstine Daruwalla warned that these cancers often have vague symptoms.
- Back pain might be blamed on ageing, she said.
- Unexplained weight loss could be mistaken for the result of exercise.
- Patients often have no obvious symptoms at all.
- Dr Daruwalla said anyone with concerned family or friends should get a CT scan.
