My Story

I am raising money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation in order to raise awareness of the severity of lung cancer. It is the third most common type of cancer in the UK, with over 49,000 people diagnosed each year. Of that, only around 20% of people will survive for 5 years or more.

This is mainly due to the absence of any signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer when it is most treatable. Many people with the condition eventually develop symptoms including:

- a persistent cough

- coughing up blood

- persistent breathlessness

- unexplained tiredness and weight loss

- an ache or pain when breathing or coughing

Lung cancer screening is now gradually being rolled out across the UK and it is helping more people get diagnosed earlier. Screening is currently available for people aged 55-74 and who have ever smoked.

It is vital you attend a screening appointment if you are invited – even if you don’t have any noticeable symptoms. Find out more here...

Lung Cancer Health Checks

I am running in the half marathon in honour of my Dad on what would be his 65th birthday.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me and my family over the last 12 months. It means everything.

Jake x