EARLY diagnosis of lung cancer could help save lives.
This message comes from Macmillan Cancer Relief during November's lung cancer awareness campaign.
Macmillan is raising awareness of lung cancer and its symptoms throughout the county, as part of its campaign with The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
If lung cancer is diagnosed early, chances of survival are increased by 40 times and that's why early diagnosis is so important.
In Wales, around 2,100 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year while an average of only 11% survive according to Wales Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit.
Nationwide, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death for both men and women, with 94 people being diagnosed every day.
Cath Lindley, general manageress of Macmillan Cancer Relief in Wales, said: 'Almost 100 people are diagnosed a day with lung cancer and it is the UK's biggest cancer killer.
'We want our awareness campaign to reach those most at risk. By distributing leaflets with a powerful message, we can hit home the message that early diagnosis saves lives and encourage the public to get checked out.'
Dr Jesme Baird, director of Patient Care at the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, said: 'Lung cancer can be a very devastating disease. The information on these leaflets and posters tells you what to look out for and encourages people to seek medical help early, ensuring the best chance of cure.'
