Grandmother who 'knew there was something wrong' got devastating diagnosis after ignoring NHS check ups
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA grandmother-of-four found out she had lung cancer after ignoring an NHS check up appointment. Helen Ford, 74, is now urging others to attend their own health check ups following her diagnosis.
Helen, from Blackpool, initially ignored her invitation before feeling guilty and making another appointment. Lung cancer is frequently diagnosed at a later stage than other cancers because often there are no signs or symptoms at an early stage.
The Targeted Lung Health Check Programme, launched across Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen last summer, is a pilot scheme designed to identify signs of cancer at an early stage when it is much more treatable and ultimately saving more lives. READ MORE: 'Prices have trebled and there's no way out': The town where many fear bills will bring a bitter winter Currently, the programme is being offered to people living in Blackpool, Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale who are aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked, LancsLive reports.
This is because they are at greater risk of lung cancer. The lung health check finds out how well a participant’s lungs are working and hopes to identify problems early.
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