New bladder cancer campaign launched

The new campaign is being piloted in the North East Credit: Cancer Research

Across the region more than 550 people die from bladder and kidney cancer every year.

In many cases the disease is deadly because there are few recognisable symptoms.

Now, a new campaign has been launched so people can tell if they may be at risk.

Valerie Hodgson from County Durham survived the disease. She told ITV News of her shock on being diagnosed:

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