Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer in the UK. There are often no signs or symptoms of lung cancer at an early stage.
A Lung cancer screening programme is now available in Dudley, with the aim to find lung cancer early, sometimes before you have symptoms.
The lung check looks at how well your lungs are working and can help diagnose lung cancer as early as possible. Early diagnosis can make lung cancer more treatable and make treatment more successful.
If you’re eligible, you’ll get a letter or phone call from a local service inviting you to an appointment.
You may be invited if all the following apply to you:
- you’re registered with a GP surgery in Dudley
- you’re aged between 55 and 74
- you’re a current or former smoker
- you live in an area where lung health checks are currently offered
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Lung Cancer Screening Programme – The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust