A grandmother who thought her 'ugly' nails ran in the family has praised them for saving her life and has shared her story as a warning for others. Jean Taylor, 53, said she felt "ridiculous" going to the doctor for her nails that curved around her fingers but her daughter Stephanie insisted she seek advice. The gran-of-three was horrified when her doctor diagnosed her with stage one lung cancer, less than a month later, after a series of painful tests, Manchester Evening News reports. Jean, who had always kept her fingernails short for work until starting an office job two months ago, just thought her newly-grown bending and swollen nails were a family trait, as her mum had them too. Her mum lost half of her lung due to cancer, but Jean had never thought that her mum’s bending nails could also be a symptom of the disease. It wasn’t until her daughter Stephanie, 31, googled Jean’s strange curving nails that she realised it could be ‘clubbed nail’ – … [Read more...] about ‘My ugly nails were a sign I had lung cancer’
Final days of lung cancer
I was widowed a WEEK after my wedding when my terminally ill groom died of lung cancer
WITH her dark hair tumbling around her shoulders and tiara perfectly in place, Linda Edwards, 47, looked like the beautiful bride she was. Hand-in-hand with her partner of nearly two years, Paul Edwards, 45, she was delighted to say their vows in front of close friends and family. Tears streamed down the couple's faces as they declared their love for each other. But the vows "in sickness and in health" were more poignant for Linda and Paul than for most newlyweds. Because, marrying in the small living room of their Greater Manchester home in front of a local register, they knew their marriage came with a time limit. Paul had terminal lung cancer - and would die just seven days later. Even in his final days, Paul managed to surprise his new bride Linda – because he didn’t tell her they were marrying until hours before their Valentine's Day ceremony. Now, speaking for the first time, she’s revealed how she went from wedding to widowed in seven heart-wrenching … [Read more...] about I was widowed a WEEK after my wedding when my terminally ill groom died of lung cancer
Lung cancer: dangers and prevention
The event, which will take place on August 1 to mark World Lung Cancer Day, is designed to build knowledge through interactive exhibitions showcasing the health of lungs, possible threats to the lungs and facts about lung cancer. Oncologists will share knowledge on how to overcome lung cancer while celebrities, among them Dr Lalana Kongtoranin, Dr Angwara Teeratantikanon, Teeradetch “Alek” Metawarayut, Ireal Trisarnsri, founder of ART .for. Cancer and Dr. Prakaitip Susilparat, founder of the Facebook page “momfightcancer” will also be sharing their experience and tips on staying healthy. Dr Virote Sriuranpong, president of the Thai Society of Clinical Oncology said: “Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer globally. In 2015, 1.7 million people were diagnosed worldwide. In Thailand, lung cancer is the second most common form after liver cancer. It is also the number one cause of death from cancer, with more than 17,600 lives claimed in 2015, and … [Read more...] about Lung cancer: dangers and prevention
Waterfront walk to shine light on lung cancer, other lung diseases
The Western New York office of the American Lung Association has become known in the region for its Fight for Air Climb, a fundraising challenge that can gas those who climb 37 flights of Seneca One Tower, giving them the sense of what lung disease can do. But the association plans to take greater steps this year. It has ramped up the focus on prevention and treatment of lung cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In March, the office hosted its first Lung Force Expo and on Thursday, June 7, Buffalo Harbor State Park will play home to the inaugural Buffalo Lung Force Walk. The walk – designed to raise awareness about lung conditions, and money for research and education – is among 50 such events nationwide. Activities at the park, 1111 Fuhrmann Blvd., start at 5 p.m., and the walk starts at 6:30; register on-site Thursday or online beforehand at action.lung.org/buffalowalk. There is no registration cost or minimum fundraising requirement but … [Read more...] about Waterfront walk to shine light on lung cancer, other lung diseases
Patients’ ‘lives at risk’ because of lack of specialist cancer nurses, NHS census shows
Lives are being put at risk by delays to essential chemotherapy treatment and a shortages of cancer nurses, medical leaders have warned. As many as 15 per cent of cancer nursing roles are unfilled in parts of England with the result that the remaining staff are being “run ragged”, a major audit by the charity Macmillan found. It adds that the workforce as a whole is closer to retirement than during the last analysis in 2014, and nurses are increasingly taking on specialist roles without the pay or training they require. Experts said some patients in some parts of the country are not getting the life-saving treatment they need in a timely manner as a result, and the blame for this “rests solely with the government”. Read more ‘Botched Brexit’ causing thousands of EU nurses to quit NHS Applications to study nursing fall again after bursary scrapped Nursing bursary cuts are making mental health crisis worse, MPs warn The Macmillan … [Read more...] about Patients’ ‘lives at risk’ because of lack of specialist cancer nurses, NHS census shows