8. 7. UKIP Wales Debate: Lung Cancer

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:19 pm on 2 November 2016.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 5:19, 2 November 2016

In fact, dealing with the challenges of diagnosing in its earlier and treatable stages, part of the challenge is that it’s difficult to recognise. Part of the big challenge in improving survival rates is actually getting earlier diagnosis and recognition. It’s why we’ve been running with the third sector campaigns to raise awareness on this and, in particular, with partners in primary care. The early symptoms may include a persistent cough, coughing blood, persistent breathlessness, unexplained tiredness and weight loss and an ache or pain when breathing or coughing. So, an awareness of those symptoms and actually seeking help if those actually arise is a key part of actually raising awareness and improving earlier diagnosis.