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Our role in Lung Health Checks

Over 1750 people have been diagnosed through the programmes so far, with 76% of cancers caught at stages 1 and 2 when it is easier to treat with curative intent. This is phenomenal and turns current early detection rates on their head. However, despite the clear … See more

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Lung Health Checks

WEBKeep in touch and up-to-date. as well as ways you can support us. Together we can make a difference to the lives of people living with lung cancer. Targeted lung health checks are a simply check up to see how …

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Lung Health Checks Explained

WEBCall 0800 358 7200. Lung Health Checks. Targeted lung health checks are a simple check up to see how well your lungs are working. They are currently available in selected …

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What are lung health checks

WEBThe health check will be conducted by a lung specialist nurse and will involve discussion around lung cancer symptoms, a breathing test (spirometry) and smoking cessation …

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Symptoms tracker

WEBThese are the potential signs of lung cancer: Persistent cough. Ongoing chest infections. Coughing up blood. Change in a long-term cough. Chest or shoulder pain. Loss of …

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Lung cancer signs and symptoms

WEBAnyone can develop lung cancer. Men and women, young and old, smokers and non-smokers. If you have lungs, you can get the disease so it is very important everyone is …

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Your chest infection is still here

WEBAs well as frequent chest infections, other signs and symptoms of lung cancer include: – A persistent cough that lasts three weeks or more. – Breathlessness. – …

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Treatments for pleural effusion

WEBKeep in touch and up-to-date. Pleural effusion, or “water on the lungs” as is sometimes referred, is an excessive build-up of fluid between your lungs and chest cavity. It can …

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For Healthcare Professionals

WEBRoy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation works closely with healthcare professionals to ensure patients are diagnosed as quickly as possible and receive the best quality of care …

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Your Health Companion

WEBThe Health Companion can help people affected by lung cancer gain a greater sense of control over their care, allow you to reflect on how you are managing and feeling and …

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Getting diagnosed

WEBGetting diagnosed with lung cancer is an extremely emotional and uncertain time. You may have to undergo furthers tests to determine the type and stage of lung cancer you have. …

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Lung cancer charity proud to support relaunch of life saving early

WEBA ground-breaking health check programme which has saved lives across Liverpool is re-starting after being put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now part …

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Lung surgery and coronavirus

WEBMany health authorities are managing their services by having “COVID-19 free” sites or areas for treatment and care services to enable those services to be provided and to …

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Protecting your mental health is vital when you have lung cancer

WEBAnyone affected by lung cancer, particularly those diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer, should ensure they can recognise the more common symptoms of clinical …

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Clinical Expert Group

WEBRoy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is pleased to act as Secretariat for the CEG for Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma. This Group was initially established by NHS England in 2014 …

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Be Clear on Cancer

WEBVisit nhs.uk/smokefree or call 0300 123 1044. Our online forum, Quit Support, can also be a vital support. Look after yourself: Try to maintain a healthy weight and keep active. …

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Targeted therapies and coronavirus (COVID-19)

WEBMany health authorities are managing their services by having “COVID-19 free” sites or areas for treatment and care services to enable those services to be provided and to …

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Travelling with lung cancer

WEBTravelling and breathlessness. When a plane flies at over 30,000ft, cabin pressure is lower than at ground level. This causes oxygen levels in people’s blood to drop. If you don’t …

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