The NHS has urged people not to ignore lung cancer symptoms as it launches new 'Help Us Help You' campaign. The campaign, launched on World Lung Cancer Day, aims to encourage those with symptoms of the disease to come forward and speak to their GP sooner. Cancer Research UK reported 34,771 deaths from Lung Cancer in the UK from 2017-2019, with 71% of cases being preventable according to the charity's 2015 research. For further information on the causes of Lung Cancer, visit the NHS website. Credit: PALung Cancer Survival RateOver the past 40 years, Lung Cancer survival hasn't seen much improvement in the UK.

Source: The Star July 31, 2022 23:08 UTC