A Midlands woman has shared her story to raise awareness of lung cancer and the need to get checked as soon as possible as part of November’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Terri, a hairdresser from Mansfield, is living proof that early detection is vital. Her survival from lung cancer is all because it was discovered early. “I’m living proof that with early detection you can go on to live a full and happy life after.” Terri is urging people not to delay contacting their GP about any lung cancer symptoms.

If someone has a cough or breathlessness that has gone on for three weeks, there is a risk of lung cancer. This is especially so for someone who is a smoker or has symptoms like coughing blood or losing weight.

David Baldwin, a leading respiratory consultant working at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, also stresses the importance of seeking help from your GP if you have symptoms and how NHS services have put a range of measures in place so that people can be treated safely throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

For more information visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer