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A MUM-OF-TWO is encouraging women to listen to their bodies and not blame menopausal symptoms after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. When Alicia Clarke, 43, first started experiencing symptoms of cervical cancer including vaginal discharge and severe exhaustion which she put down to the menopause and taking HRT medication. Alicia had previously had a subtotal hysterectomy, which involves only the body of the uterus being removed but not the cervix. This means she continued to need routine cervical smear tests. But when the symptoms got worse, she went to her GP for a check-up. She [...]

An innovative cancer screening programme in Greater Manchester has led to a significant reduction in cases of late stage lung cancer according to an evaluation published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.   The published findings demonstrate that despite only screening 2% of the population in part of Greater Manchester, the programme has identified 31% of all diagnosed cases of lung cancer in the area, and has led to a 22% reduction of late stage diagnosis. The screening programme is currently being rolled out to all residents who are current or former smokers and aged between 55 and 74, with [...]

Current and former smokers who are registered with a GP in Altrincham will be offered NHS lung cancer screening from mid-February 2026. The NHS will be offering free lung health checks which can help find lung cancer at an early stage when it is much more treatable to help save lives. The quick checks are for people aged 55 to 74 who smoke or used to smoke registered with the following GP practices in Altrincham Healthcare Alliance Primary Care Network: Park Medical Practice WA15 7XR Altrincham Medical Practice WA14 2DD Shay Lane Medical Centre (Kelman) WA15 8NZ West Timperley Medical [...]

Primary schools in Greater Manchester are being invited to sign up to a free Sun Safe Schools programme – helping pupils stay safe in the sun and cutting their future risk of skin cancer. The call comes from the NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, which has teamed up with national skin cancer charity Skcin to encourage schools to gain the Sun Safe Schools accreditation in time for the warmer months. Children spend nearly half of their childhood in school – and around eight hours a week outdoors. Without proper protection like shade, sunscreen and sun-safe habits, young skin can burn [...]