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Lung cancer screening to be rolled out to smokers

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Smokers and former smokers aged 55 to 74 in Wales will be offered lung cancer screening, the Welsh government has announced. The phased rollout will begin in 2027, with the oldest eligible people expected to be sent the first invitations.

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Lung cancer screening for smokers and former smokers in Wales

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Wales but symptoms usually appear late.

2 days ago·United Kingdom

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wrexham.com

Welsh Government announces lung cancer screening for smokers aged 55-74

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Nation.Cymru

Welsh Government to launch new national lung cancer screening programme

Wales’ Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles has announced the launch of a national lung cancer screening programme, targeting those at greatest risk of the disease. Work will start immediately to develop the programme, which will be Wales’ fourth population-based cancer screening programme, with the first people to be invited to take […]

3 days ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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