The new technology will be rolled out at seven NHS Trusts across the region over the next few months.

New AI technology to help detect lung cancer earlier and save lives rolled out

Focusing too much on smoking status when someone has lung cancer symptoms could lead to people not getting diagnosed as quickly as they should.

Non-smoker status 'worked against' dad before lung cancer diagnosis

An artificial intelligence tool is being introduced at hospitals across the North East to strengthen early diagnosis of lung cancers and other lung conditions.

AI added to X-ray kit to catch lung cancers earlier and save lives

Craig was one of four finalists whose inspiring stories have been highlighted on ITV Wales this week.

Dad with terminal cancer wins Pride of Britain award for fundraising efforts

Patient Janusz Racz receives a BNT116 injection at the University College London Hospital clinical research facility in central London, as part of the first clinical trial for the lung cancer immunotherapy in the UK. 

Researchers leading the trial hope it will become the new standard for care worldwide.

New lung cancer vaccine tested on UK patient for the first time

Using technology similar to that used to create the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, researchers have been granted funding to develop LungVax.

Lung cancer vaccine being developed by UK researchers 

Cathy Hunt, who was diagnosed with lung cancer, made an emotional goodbye video for her daughters before going under the knife.

Single mum and smoker of 40 years made goodbye video for girls

It is estimated that if just 50% of people invited to have a lung cancer screening took part, around 1,000 lives could be saved over the next decade.

Wales 'scoping out' lung cancer screening which could save hundreds of lives

61-year-old Bernie Burke honoured the neurosurgeon who saved her life after completing the 26-mile walk in memory of her brother who died of lung cancer.

Woman who completed hike two months after brain bleed gives medal to surgeon

Jonnie Irwin has taken his son on his 'last ever' bike ride to nursery following his terminal cancer diagnosis. 

Jonnie Irwin shares 'last ever' ride to nursery with his son

Kay Murgatroyd battled the illness - at the same time as caring for others - for seven years until her death at just 24

Hospital pays tribute to young nurse who died from cancer

People aged 55-74 with a GP record including a history of smoking are to be assessed and invited for screenings and quit-smoking services.

Targeted screening to detect lung cancer sooner set for rollout

Plumber Lewis Griffiths, from Cardiff, said he had to go against medical advice and continue working while undergoing cancer treatment in order to pay bills.

'I forced myself to work during chemo just to make ends meet'

The 82-year-old broadcaster is waiting on a scan to find out her prognosis.

Dame Esther Rantzen reveals lung cancer diagnosis has moved to stage four

Victoria Powers was about to celebrate five years of being cancer free before she found out the disease had returned.

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