A NEW ‘Let’s Talk Cancer’ campaign has been launched by NHS's Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Dr Neil Smith, a local GP, said: By talking about cancer today you will create a ripple effect and you may save a life. You may remind someone to go for a screening or encourage them to address any worrying symptoms.
“Talking and understanding creates action."
Margaret Mills, a Blackburn cancer patient, said: “I think this campaign will encourage people to talk about their thoughts and experience and dispel some of the fears surrounding the word ‘cancer’.
“Through attending these screening appointments, I received an early diagnosis and my treatment was successful. I have seen my daughters and grandchildren grow up and I now have a great grandson. The more we talk about it the more likely that someone will see their GP, have their smear or go for a scan."
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