People who have prolonged cough (or often called as whooping cough), must be aware because it could be a sign of lung cancer. The warning was stated in UK government's campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer. In a campaign that aired on TV, radio, print media and the internet, people who suffering from whooping cough for three weeks are advised to go to the doctor.
Based on the research, British people have the awareness that swelling and bleeding are signs of cancer. But there are a few people who aware that prolonged cough is also one of sign of cancer. Now people are reminded that whooping cough is also a warning that should be taken seriously.
Recent campaign about lung cancer is supported by comedy actor, Ricky Gervais, TV star, Linda Robson, and Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson.
Early Diagnosis
Professor Mike Richards, who heads the cancer awareness campaign in UK, said that early treatment is important.
"It is vital for cancer patients to get treatment as quickly as possible, so that they have the best chance of survival."
Lung cancer is attacked 33,000 people in UK each year and the majority of patients aged over 55 years. However, if it's diagnosed early, about 80% of patients will alive five years after diagnosis, compared to the level of safety that only 7% if it's diagnosed later.
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