Published on: 18 August 2022
Health bosses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are reminding the public that finding lung cancer early, like other cancers, makes it more treatable.
The NHS has re-launched the ‘Help Us, Help You’ lung cancer campaign to encourage people with a cough lasting three weeks or more to contact their GP practice. Many people don’t realise that a cough for three weeks or more could be a sign of lung cancer, and so it is vital that patients act on a persistent cough and don’t wait to see if it resolves on its own. While a cough for three weeks or more is probably nothing serious, it can be a sign of something that needs treatment. If it is cancer, finding it early means it is more treatable and can save lives.
Other symptoms of lung cancer can be persistent breathlessness, coughing up blood, unexplained tiredness and weight loss or a pain when breathing or coughing.
Dr Edwina Gallagher, Herefordshire GP Cancer Lead said: “If your cough has lasted for more than three weeks you should contact your GP. Whilst it is probably nothing serious, it could be a sign of lung cancer and finding cancer earlier makes it more treatable.”
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