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I also have bowel cancer - 3 primaries - which still feels surreal to say.
Read Allison’s story ➡️ www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices/a... #LCSM
I also have bowel cancer - 3 primaries - which still feels surreal to say.
Read Allison’s story ➡️ www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices/a... #LCSM
Grateful to everyone who’s shared their #lungcancer story & everyone taking the time to read, like & share to raise awareness that anyone can get lung cancer.
Read all 56 stories here ➡️
www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices #LCSM
Grateful to everyone who’s shared their #lungcancer story & everyone taking the time to read, like & share to raise awareness that anyone can get lung cancer.
Read all 56 stories here ➡️
www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices #LCSM
Debra, ALK+ UK Chair, shares why See Through the Symptoms is about being taken seriously, seen sooner, and diagnosed earlier.
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Debra, ALK+ UK Chair, shares why See Through the Symptoms is about being taken seriously, seen sooner, and diagnosed earlier.
🔗 seethroughthesymptoms.uk
#LCSM
Be alert to symptoms that don’t go away, like a cough that lingers, breathlessness, fatigue or chest/shoulder pain. Source: Cancer Research UK #LCSM
Be alert to symptoms that don’t go away, like a cough that lingers, breathlessness, fatigue or chest/shoulder pain. Source: Cancer Research UK #LCSM
She’d always been careful about her health, and it came as a big shock. In 2023 she was told it was stage 4 ROS1+ which meant her cancer could be treated with a daily targeted therapy.
Thank you Catherine for sharing your story.
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She’d always been careful about her health, and it came as a big shock. In 2023 she was told it was stage 4 ROS1+ which meant her cancer could be treated with a daily targeted therapy.
Thank you Catherine for sharing your story.
#LCSM
Diagnosed with stage 4 EGFR+ #lungcancer at 24. She died this September aged 28. Shared with her family’s blessing.
Her only early sign was a crackle in her chest at night. She felt well. Months of tests followed before she heard the word “cancer.”
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Diagnosed with stage 4 EGFR+ #lungcancer at 24. She died this September aged 28. Shared with her family’s blessing.
Her only early sign was a crackle in her chest at night. She felt well. Months of tests followed before she heard the word “cancer.”
#LCSM
Her shoulder pain was put down to breastfeeding discomfort - but it turned out to be stage 4 EGFR+ #lungcancer.
By speaking so openly, Gini is helping raise awareness that lung cancer can affect anyone. #LCSM
Her shoulder pain was put down to breastfeeding discomfort - but it turned out to be stage 4 EGFR+ #lungcancer.
By speaking so openly, Gini is helping raise awareness that lung cancer can affect anyone. #LCSM
Deepa, from the Ruth Strauss Foundation, shares why See Through the Symptoms is about pausing, rethinking, and acting sooner.
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Deepa, from the Ruth Strauss Foundation, shares why See Through the Symptoms is about pausing, rethinking, and acting sooner.
👉 seethroughthesymptoms.uk
#LCSM
A scan finally showed a mass in her lung - it was stage 4 ALK+ #lungcancer that had spread to her bones, liver, spine & lymph nodes.
💬 “I’d always assumed lung cancer & smoking went together.” #LCSM
A scan finally showed a mass in her lung - it was stage 4 ALK+ #lungcancer that had spread to her bones, liver, spine & lymph nodes.
💬 “I’d always assumed lung cancer & smoking went together.” #LCSM
See Through the Symptoms is an award-winning lung cancer awareness campaign - helping healthcare professionals spot lung cancer early, even in people who don’t fit the usual profile. #LCSM
See Through the Symptoms is an award-winning lung cancer awareness campaign - helping healthcare professionals spot lung cancer early, even in people who don’t fit the usual profile. #LCSM
It started with what she thought was a chest infection, then pneumonia put her in ICU for 8 days. She’d also had shoulder pain for months, which she put down to sleeping awkwardly. She didn’t know it could be a symptom. #LCSM
It started with what she thought was a chest infection, then pneumonia put her in ICU for 8 days. She’d also had shoulder pain for months, which she put down to sleeping awkwardly. She didn’t know it could be a symptom. #LCSM
Symptoms aren’t always obvious they can be subtle & not always respiratory related.
Don’t ignore signs that persist. Finding it early increases your options. #LCSM
Symptoms aren’t always obvious they can be subtle & not always respiratory related.
Don’t ignore signs that persist. Finding it early increases your options. #LCSM
Tests eventually found stage 4 ALK-positive lung cancer that had spread to her brain.
www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices/e... #LCSM
Tests eventually found stage 4 ALK-positive lung cancer that had spread to her brain.
www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices/e... #LCSM
We’re sharing over 30 real voices this year - all ages & backgrounds who want others to recognise the signs sooner.
Because lung cancer doesn’t have one face. #LCSM
We’re sharing over 30 real voices this year - all ages & backgrounds who want others to recognise the signs sooner.
Because lung cancer doesn’t have one face. #LCSM
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“There was a 3 month period in which I ping-ponged between my GP and the local hospital, as they tried to identify the cause of my deteriorating condition.” #LCSM
Read Shaun’s story 🔗 www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices/p...
“There was a 3 month period in which I ping-ponged between my GP and the local hospital, as they tried to identify the cause of my deteriorating condition.” #LCSM
Read Shaun’s story 🔗 www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices/p...
Angela, EGFR+ UK Non-Executive Chair, shares why we need professionals to look beyond the usual risk factors.
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#LCSM
Angela, EGFR+ UK Non-Executive Chair, shares why we need professionals to look beyond the usual risk factors.
👉 seethroughthesymptoms.uk
#LCSM
Finding out it was stage 4 #lungcancer was overwhelming, but I've always believed it's not over till it's over! That philosophy has carried me through the toughest moments & continues to.’ Kirsteen
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Finding out it was stage 4 #lungcancer was overwhelming, but I've always believed it's not over till it's over! That philosophy has carried me through the toughest moments & continues to.’ Kirsteen
#LCSM
Great visual by Dr Rishabh Jain 🙏 - featuring our campaigns All You Need Is Lungs & See Through the Symptoms.
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Great visual by Dr Rishabh Jain 🙏 - featuring our campaigns All You Need Is Lungs & See Through the Symptoms.
#LCSM
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I was told I had no risk factors for #lungcancer. Then in April, a liquid biopsy confirmed stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer.
I’m still finding my way & realising how much love & support mean.”
www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices/e... #LCSM
I was told I had no risk factors for #lungcancer. Then in April, a liquid biopsy confirmed stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer.
I’m still finding my way & realising how much love & support mean.”
www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk/2025voices/e... #LCSM
Our award-winning campaign See Through the Symptoms is back for 2025 - help spot the signs early.
👉 www.seethroughthesymptoms.uk
#PrimaryCare #LCSM
Our award-winning campaign See Through the Symptoms is back for 2025 - help spot the signs early.
👉 www.seethroughthesymptoms.uk
#PrimaryCare #LCSM
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#LCSM
See Through the Symptoms is an award-winning awareness campaign from ALK+ UK, Ruth Strauss Foundation and EGFR+ UK - helping HCPs spot lung cancer early, even in people who don’t fit the usual profile. #LCSM
See Through the Symptoms is an award-winning awareness campaign from ALK+ UK, Ruth Strauss Foundation and EGFR+ UK - helping HCPs spot lung cancer early, even in people who don’t fit the usual profile. #LCSM
The Open University study explores wellbeing and family support needs.
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The Open University study explores wellbeing and family support needs.
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Gardening, knitting, & time with family & friends help her stay positive and enjoy the simple things in life. 🌿
She’s one of over 30 voices in our 2025 All You Need Is Lungs campaign for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
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Gardening, knitting, & time with family & friends help her stay positive and enjoy the simple things in life. 🌿
She’s one of over 30 voices in our 2025 All You Need Is Lungs campaign for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
#LCSM