Merseyside cancer timebomb fear over missed screenings
June 25th, 2008
The biggest cancer killer in Liverpool is lung cancer, accounting for 400 – or just under a third – of deaths every year.
Joan Elmer, a project worker at the Liverpool Cancer Support Centre, in Aigburth, said: “There has been a sharp rise, but you have to remember that survival rates have also increased.
“Early detection is vital. It gives you a much better chance of survival. People should always consider that if in doubt, they should seek help instantly.”