Lung Cancer Screening
A lung health check could help find lung cancer early 🫁
If you're aged 55–74 and have ever smoked, you may be invited for a free NHS lung health check.
The check is designed to find lung cancer earlier, sometimes before you have symptoms.
📩 If you receive an invitation, don't ignore it. Find out more and take up the offer:
☎️Call us: 01207 523 675
✉️Email: cddft.tlhc@nhs.net
#NHSLungCancerScreening #NHSLungHealthCheck #EarlyDiagnosis #NHS
Your lungs don't always give you a warning 🫁
Lung cancer can have no symptoms in its early stages. That's why NHS lung cancer screening is so important.
If you're aged 55–74 and have ever smoked, you may be invited for a lung health check.
📩 Got an invitation? Please take it up. It could make a difference.
#NHSLungCancerScreening #NHSLungHealthCheck #EarlyDiagnosis #NHS
What happens at a lung health check? 🫁
It's straightforward:
1️⃣ You'll talk to a trained healthcare professional about your lung health and smoking history.
2️⃣ They'll assess your risk of lung cancer.
3️⃣ If you're at higher risk, you may be offered a quick, low-dose CT scan.
If you're aged 55–74 and have ever smoked, you may be invited.
If your invitation arrives, don't put it off.
#NHSLungCancerScreening #NHSLungHealthCheck #EarlyDiagnosis #NHS
🫁 Do you know the signs and symptoms of lung cancer?
If you’re aged 55-74 and are a current or ex-smoker, look after the health of your lungs and take up the offer of a lung health check when invited. Finding lung cancer early saves lives. For more information, contact the team on 01207 523 675 or email: cddft.tlhc@nhs.net
🫁 When lung cancer is caught early, it is easier to treat. That’s why the NHS is offering people aged 55-74, who have ever smoked, a lung health check to make sure everything is ok. If you receive an invitation, make sure you book your appointment! For more information, contact the team on 01207 523 675 or email: cddft.tlhc@nhs.net
🫁 Are you eligible for a free #NHSLungHealthCheck?
If you:
📍live in County Durham, and
🚬 are a current or former smoker, and
🎂 aged between 55 and 74,
You can take part in lung cancer screening. Visit https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/services/lung-cancer-screening to find out more.
🚬 Ever smoked? 🫁 Find out about lung cancer screening.
If you live in County Durham, are a current or former smoker, and aged between 55 and 74, you can take part in lung cancer screening. For more information, contact the team on 01207 523 675 or email: cddft.tlhc@nhs.net
🫁 Did you know lung cancer often doesn’t show symptoms until the later stages? County Durham Hospitals are offering Lung Health Checks to spot issues early, often before you notice any symptoms, allowing us to take fast action and save more lives. Visit https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/services/lung-cancer-screening to find out more.
🫁 Your lungs work hard every minute of your life. As you get older it’s worth having them checked out. A #NHSLungHealthCheck can help to find problems early – often before you notice anything is wrong. Visit https://northerncanceralliance.nhs.uk/lung-cancer-screening/ to find out more.
🫁 County Durham Hospitals are offering free #NHSLungHealthCheck – helping to catch lung cancer early and save more lives. If you live in County Durham, are a current or former smoker, and aged between 55 and 74, you can take part in lung cancer screening. For more information, contact the team on 01207 523 675 or email: cddft.tlhc@nhs.net
🫁 Did you know lung cancer is the UK’s biggest cancer killer? Often symptoms don’t show until a later stage. The #NHSLungHealthCheck help us identify lung cancer early, when it’s more treatable, saving more lives. To find out more and if you are eligible for a check visit https://northerncanceralliance.nhs.uk/lung-cancer-screening/ .