World Cancer Day: Be aware of the signs and symptoms
Today [4 February] is World Cancer Day and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the signs and symptoms of cancer and encouraging people to seek medical advice without delay if they are concerned. Statistics show there were on average around 9,400 people diagnosed with cancer each year between 2013-17 (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Dr Louise Herron, Consultant in Public Health at the PHA, said that the earlier cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chances of survival as treatment is more likely to be successful. “It can be difficult to talk about cancer, but by discussing it