Contact HELPP on 0131 660 5055 or Email info@helpp.org.uk
LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2007
Lung cancer is known as the “invisible” or “forgotten” disease but lung cancer is a stark reality for more than 37,000 new patients in the UK every year – that’s one every 15 minutes.
Helpline 0800 358 7200
Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world with 1,200,000 new cases every year. Even more shocking, the average time from diagnosis to death is just six months.
Early diagnosis is hugely important. The quicker treatment starts the better the chance of a positive result
NHS Quitline 0800 169 0 169 * Fag Ends Helpline 0800 195 2131
For information on stopping smoking in Midlothian click here or call 0131 536 8971
Did you know? Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer in the UK!
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Did you know? Lung cancer accounts for 13% of all cancer in the UK!
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Did you know? Almost 40000 new lung cancer cases are diagnosed each year!
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Did you know? 90% of lung cancer cases in men are caused by tobacco!
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Did you know? More than 114000 people die each year from smoking related diseases!
Use the links below to find out more information about getting advice and help
Lung Cancer Links
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation - The UK's only dedicated lung cancer charity. They aim to defeat lung cancer. The website has a huge amount of information and links to other resources.
Macmillan Cancer Support - Macmillan, in partnership with the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, pioneered Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the UK. Their website is a great source of support - and their "Click with others" campaign lets you share experiences and learn from others in the same position.
Lung Cancer Alliance - An American based organisation with useful links and resources.
Cancer Backup - Informing, Understanding, Supporting. For patients and their families and carers
Steve Dunn's Cancer Guide - Steve Dunn created this guide to help fellow cancer patients. A unique and inspiring view of living with cancer
Cancer Research UK - Together we will beat cancer
Patient UK - Comprehensive and up to date medical information
Global Lung Cancer Coalition - The international voice for all lung cancer patients
Dina Rabinovitch - The Guardian columnist has lost her battle with cancer at the age of 44. You can read extracts from the columns she wrote charting her battle with the disease here.
Stop Smoking Links
ASH - Working to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco
Click2Quit - Advice and tips on beating your habit
KATS - Kids Against Tobacco Smoke, part of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Anti Tobacco Youth Campaign - Too old for KATS? ATYC is for you!