This June, we are raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer.

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, and it causes the biggest loss in healthy years of life.

We want more cancers to be diagnosed at an earlier stage, when treatment is more likely to be successful.

According to Cancer Research UK data, if found at the earliest stage (stage 1) more than 55% will survive their lung cancer for five years or more after diagnosis. At the latest stage (stage 4) this falls to 5%.

This is why we are raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer so people know when to seek advice and speak to their GP Surgery. Visit our dedicated campaign page on Cancer Matters Wessex.

Lung Cancer Screening Programme
72% of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking. Lung screening is available to people aged between 55 and 74 who have ever smoked.

You must be registered with a GP in an area where screening is available, and your GP records must show that you are a current or former smoker.

The screening programme is for people with no symptoms. If you have symptoms of lung cancer you must contact your GP surgery directly.

For more information, videos and useful links to further information, visit Lung Cancer – Cancer Matters Wessex

Help us raise awareness and download our campaign toolkit here.