THERE is a very important reason why small bouquets of flowers are being left for people to find in Worcester throughout September.

Jennie Pawley, owner of Sweet Ginger Flowers, will be placing small posies around the city to raise awareness during Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month.

Five years ago she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and wants to break the taboo so people do not feel embarrassed to visit their GP.

Finders can keep the bouquets which come with an information card about symptoms to look out for.

Mrs Pawley, from Fernhill Heath, said: "If it just reaches just one person who thinks actually I need to speak to my doctor it will be worth it.

"Gynaecological cancers are a bit of a taboo subject.

"People don't really like talking about it.

"But I thought with my skills as a florist and knowing that people like to receive flowers this would be a good way to raise awareness."

The 36-year-old was diagnosed in 2016 after being poorly for about a year suffering with heavy bleeding and living in awful pain which meant she had to quit her job as a cookery teacher.

"I couldn't give the students my best as I was in constant agony so I had to give up the job I loved."

At the age of 31 she underwent a hysterectomy and though she still has bone density scans she is celebrating five years in remission.

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"If you have a little niggle or something doesn't feel right it may feel embarrassing but it is essential to get it checked out.

"Doctors have seen it all before and you soon get over the embarrassment."

She will be leaving the posies at random locations around the city throughout September.

Mrs Pawley has left posies of flowers around Worcester previously to raise awareness and received feedback from delighted finders.

They included a couple who had just got engaged when they found the flowers and someone else who said they cheered them up when they were having a bad day.

The florist advised people to look at the Eve Appeal for information on symptoms which can include increased abdominal size and persistent bloating, persistent pelvic and abdominal pain and unexplained change in bowel habits.