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Lesson Title: Cancer Awareness – Reducing Risk and Understanding the Facts (PSHE/Health Education)
This sensitive and informative KS4 PSHE lesson raises awareness of cancer, dispels common myths, and encourages students to take proactive steps to reduce their risk. Using material from Teenage Cancer Trust, the lesson promotes respectful discussion, fact-checking, and early detection strategies in a supportive environment.

Lesson Aims:

Understand what cancer is and how it develops

Identify the most common types of cancer in teenagers and young adults

Recognise early warning signs and symptoms of cancer

Challenge common myths with evidence-based facts

Learn how lifestyle choices (e.g. diet, sun exposure, smoking) affect cancer risk

Explore the importance of sun protection and mole monitoring

Know where to go for support or information, including trusted adults and organisations

This lesson includes interactive myth-busting activities, videos, class discussion prompts, and trusted sources for further support. Ideal for KS4 PSHE, health education, or wellbeing sessions.