Almost 50% believe there is a stigma attached to lung cancer

ALMOST half the population believes that treatments for lung cancer patients are limited and that there is a stigma attached to the disease.

A survey by TNS mrbi found nine out of 10 respondents agreed recovery from lung cancer is dependent on early diagnosis; however, studies have shown that most patients recall having symptoms for over one year before speaking to their doctor.

Bernadette Kelly, from Kill, Co Kildare, had a persistent cough for months before she went to the doctor at her daughter Órla’s behest after a fit of coughing brought on a pain in her chest.