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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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Breast screening saves lives – don’t miss your appointment, says local survivor and champion
Posted: 27th September 2021A breast cancer survivor is now helping to raise awareness about the life threatening illness.
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What is blood cancer?
Posted: 27th September 2021Residents across Lancashire are being asked to familiarise themselves with the symptoms of blood cancer this Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Knowing the signs could help improve the rates of early diagnosis and save lives.
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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.