Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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The month of November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer, but many people with the condition eventually develop symptoms including:

  • a persistent cough
  • coughing up blood
  • persistent breathlessness
  • unexplained tiredness and weight loss
  • an ache or pain when breathing or coughing

You should see a GP if you have these symptoms.

Early detection of Lung Cancer can greatly improve the effectiveness of treatment. The North Central London Cancer Alliance has offered free Lung Health Checks in the borough since 2022.

Lung Cancer Screening is offered to local residents between the ages of 55 and 74 who smoke or used to smoke.  You can find out more about the programme here: https://www.nclcanceralliance.nhs.uk/our-work/prevention-awareness-and-screening/lung-cancer-screening/