A breast cancer survivor is now helping to raise awareness about the life threatening illness.

Residents across Lancashire are being asked to familiarise themselves with the symptoms of blood cancer this Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Knowing the signs could help improve the rates of early diagnosis and save lives.

A new lung cancer awareness campaign is urging people in Lancashire and South Cumbria to Do It For Yourself and act if they spot signs of the disease.

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week (June 14th – June 20th) and health chiefs are raising awareness of the life-saving smear test.

71-year-old Brian from Lancashire noticed a couple of new itchy spots on his back, so he contacted his GP with his concerns. He was then quickly referred to the hospital for further investigations.

71-year-old Gwam didn’t think he was in danger of serious issues with his lungs, until he developed a cough he could not ignore