Lung cancer is frequently diagnosed at a later stage than other cancers because often there are no signs or symptoms at an early stage. The Targeted Lung Health Check Programme is a new pilot scheme designed to identify signs of cancer at an early stage when it is much more treatable – ultimately saving move lives.
The Lung Heath Check finds out how well a participant’s lungs are working and hopes to identify problems early. Most of the time no issue is found, but if cancer or other issue is found early, treatment could be simpler and more successful.
If you are aged 55 to 74 and your GP has a record of you being a smoker or having ever smoked you will be invited by letter for your FREE NHS Lung Health Check. Think of it as an MOT for your lungs.
Lung health checks will take place over the telephone, but you may also be invited to see a nurse and for a lung scan. These will be in convenient community locations, so they are local and easy to access.
Find out more information by visiting the Lung Health Check page.
