Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK (Cancer Research UK), and Stoke-on-Trent has one of the highest mortality rates in the country. Because of this, people in Stoke-on-Trent are invited to regular lung checks by the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme. Which you can find out more about here.
As with many cancers, when found at an earlier stage, when it is small and before it has spread, it is more likely to be treated successfully.
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