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Cancer appointments are continuing – please attend if you are asked to
Posted: 22nd December 2021Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance is reassuring people that it is still safe to attend cancer appointments. Cancer has been a priority throughout the pandemic and the NHS will continue to prioritise cancer services as we manage the Omicron wave.
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Lung Health Checks in Blackburn with Darwen
Posted: 10th November 2021Hundreds of lung health checks carried out on Blackburn with Darwen residents at risk of chronic disease More than 3,800 people in Blackburn with Darwen, who are aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked, have been offered a special lifesaving lung health check.
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Pancreatic Cancer Rapid Diagnostic Service wins top Macmillan award
Posted: 8th November 2021East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Pancreatic Cancer Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) has kickstarted November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month with a win at the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards, as recognition of their outstanding contribution to cancer services.
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Hundreds of lung health checks carried out on Blackpool residents at risk of chronic disease
Posted: 13th October 2021More than 1,000 people in Blackpool, who are aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked, have been offered a special lung health MOT check.
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Community diagnostic centres already open in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 12th October 2021Four new community diagnostic centres have already opened across Lancashire and South Cumbria, working to boost the number of checks, scans, and tests which were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Awareness drive aims to spot signs of lung cancer
Posted: 28th July 2021A new lung cancer awareness campaign is urging people in Lancashire and South Cumbria to Do It For Yourself and act if they spot signs of the disease.
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Let ‘Cervical Screening’ save more lives
Posted: 16th June 2021This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week (June 14th – June 20th) and health chiefs are raising awareness of the life-saving smear test.
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Cancer survivor says: ‘Don’t ignore skin cancer concerns, speak to your GP’
Posted: 12th May 202171-year-old Brian from Lancashire noticed a couple of new itchy spots on his back, so he contacted his GP with his concerns. He was then quickly referred to the hospital for further investigations.
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COVID-19 didn’t stop a quick cancer diagnosis for Lancashire man
Posted: 31st March 202171-year-old Gwam didn’t think he was in danger of serious issues with his lungs, until he developed a cough he could not ignore.
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Cancer Quality of Life - Andrea's Story
Posted: 10th December 2020Andrea was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Being diagnosed made her reflect and think about what was happening to her life. Andrea very quickly found that she didn't have a great quality of life. It made her reflect on what was important to her. Having cancer has impacted her life and the decisions she makes.
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Cancer Quality of Life Survey
Posted: 9th December 2020The Cancer Quality of Life Survey is a national survey run by NHS England and NHS Improvement and Public Health England. The survey is for people in England who have been diagnosed with cancer. Quality of life means different things to different people, but it matters to everyone.
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This Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November 2020), residents are urged not to delay contacting their GP about lung cancer symptoms
Posted: 3rd November 2020November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. People in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged to contact their GP if they have any signs or symptoms of lung cancer.
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Cervical Screening Awareness Week
Posted: 17th June 2020Cervical screening saves lives – don’t put off your cervical screen test.
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Don’t delay going to see your GP with lung cancer symptoms
Posted: 29th May 2020People in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged to contact their GP if they have any signs or symptoms of lung cancer.
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Don’t delay going to see your GP with cancer symptoms
Posted: 21st April 2020People in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged to contact their GP if they have any signs or symptoms of cancer.