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Public Health England’s Be Clear on Cancer roadshow is to visit Birkenhead in the Wirral on 16 and 17 September, to raise awareness of respiratory illness and lung cancer.

The campaign aims to highlight that a persistent cough – or getting out of breath doing everyday things such as vacuuming or walking up a short flight of stairs – could be a sign of lung cancer or other lung disease, such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Breathlessness can also be a sign of heart disease and the event will encourage anyone who notices these symptoms to visit their GP, as finding such conditions early makes them more treatable.

The most recent data reveals that in Wirral around 280 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year – and around 8,000 people have COPD, which is a common form of lung disease that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

A total of nine out of ten cases of COPD are caused by smoking – and around 13,070 people local to Birkenhead have coronary heart disease.

Lung disease can also be caused by exposure to chemicals or asbestos materials while working in construction or other industries if adequate safeguards are not implemented.

Fiona Johnstone, Director of Public Health, Wirral Council said:

“Spotting the signs of heart and respiratory diseases early makes them more treatable – a persistent cough or breathlessness might not be anything serious and more often than not there is nothing to worry about, but don’t try and diagnose yourself.

“Visit the roadshow on the 16 and 17 September or see your doctor to find out for sure.”

Leaflets will be distributed at the event and will provide information on lung disease – including lung cancer – and heart disease. A nurse will also be on hand to answer questions.

The national Be Clear on Cancer campaign is running until 16 October.

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