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Celebrities with cancer have joined NHS doctors to encourage the public to come forward for vital, life-saving checks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Famous faces backing the move to increase take-up of NHS checks include the Nolan sisters, who have recently opened about their cancer diagnosis and former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull.<\/p>\n

Although the NHS treated 85,000 people for cancer during the pandemic, nearly half of the public have said they had concerns seeking help in the midst of the outbreak, and one in 10 reported that they wouldn\u2019t contact their GP even if they had a lump or a new mole.<\/p>\n

Two of the Nolan sisters, Linda and Anne, recently announced that they were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other.<\/p>\n

Linda, who is currently receiving chemotherapy for liver cancer at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, has urged people to seek help. Linda said that \u201cit might feel daunting\u201d but assured people that NHS staff are continuing to provide vital care.<\/p>\n

Linda<\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cThe care I have received has been nothing short of exceptional, and I know people up and down the country have had similar experiences of the heroic work the NHS and staff are doing to continue to deliver the vital care we all need, even as they deal with the ongoing pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo whilst it might seem daunting, it\u2019s important people know they can feel absolutely safe in the hands of the NHS going in for treatments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hospitals have put extensive measures in place so that patients can get safely tested and treated, including by rolling out covid protected hubs across the country and introducing treatment swaps that require fewer trips to hospital and have less of an effect on cancer patients\u2019 immune systems.<\/p>\n

Linda<\/strong>\u00a0added: \u201cIf there is care or a treatment you need, don\u2019t delay, and contact your GP or NHS 111 to ask about any symptoms. It\u2019s so important people get checked out when they need to, cancer doesn\u2019t wait, and timing is everything. It might be the very thing that makes all the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

The call to get checked follows a sharp drop in the number of people coming forward, with 141,643 referred in June compared to almost 200,000 during the same period last year.<\/p>\n

Bill Turnbull first talked about his diagnosis in 2018, which led to a 36% jump in people being referred for prostate cancer, and it is now the most common cancer in the country.<\/p>\n

Repeating the message today, Bill said that people must continue to come forward when they feel like something is not right.<\/p>\n

Bill Turnbull<\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cCancer is a cruel disease and unfortunately it did not disappear during the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that it\u2019s all too easy to put something like this off, but please do contact the NHS if you have any signs of cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Radio presenter and writer Deborah James, known as \u2018Bowel Babe\u2019 has been sharing her experiences about safely continuing treatment at the Royal Marsden on social media.<\/p>\n

Deborah James<\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cWhile coronavirus is the new big C in everyone\u2019s lives, it doesn\u2019t stop cancer killing people too. It\u2019s still a threat and not just for those who are already diagnosed \u2013 you must check yourself for symptoms.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor anyone who is worried about having their treatment during this time, the NHS is still there for people like me and you \u2013 it might look slightly different but the staff and the care remain the same.\u201d<\/p>\n

England\u2019s top cancer doctor has urged people to come forward for checks, and said that waiting to get help can have serious health consequences now and in the future.<\/p>\n

Professor Peter Johnson, NHS clinical director for cancer<\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cWe cannot let covid become a reason for people not to get checked for cancer \u2013 NHS staff up and down the country have worked very hard to make sure that tests and treatment can go ahead quickly and safely.<\/p>\n

\u201cCancers are detected earlier and lives are saved if more people are referred for checks so our message to you is to come forward \u2013 it could save your life.\u201d<\/p>\n

TV doctors, including Dr Ranj Singh and Dr Amir Khan echoed the call to come forward for checks.<\/p>\n

Dr Ranj<\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cPlease go to your GP if you think there\u2019s something wrong and it might be cancer. The key signs to look out for include; bleeding that\u2019s not from an obvious injury, weight loss or loss of appetite, and any type of pain that just won\u2019t go away.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsually, the chances are that it\u2019s nothing serious, but it\u2019s vital to find cancers early so treatment can be started sooner and then there\u2019s a better chance of being cured.<\/p>\n

Dr Amir Khan<\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cI know it\u2019s a worrying time for everyone, but the NHS has pulled out all the stops to make sure it is safe for you to attend. The teams looking after you will only ask you to come in when it is safe and important to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo do contact your GP if you are worried about anything. Help the NHS help you get the care you need.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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