Lung cancer projects

• Lung cancer statistics

For information on lung cancer incidence, survival, mortality and risk factors, visit Cancer Research UK's CancerStats.

• Lung cancer signs and symptoms

The Department of Health's lung cancer key messages give the top line on signs and symptoms to look out for. There's also information about the signs and symptoms of lung cancer here.

Doncaster lung campaign

The Doncaster lung campaign ran for the first time in 2008, and again in 2009 with revised creatives and to a larger population. 

NEW! A paper evaluating the campaign has just been published, you can access it here.

Insight

Qualitative and quantitative research undertaken by Sheffield Hallam University and Buzz informed the development of the Doncaster lung cancer campaign. You can find a summary of insights here, and on the NSMC website.

Materials

Here are the materials used in the 2008/2009 campaign in Doncaster.

How to guide

Dr. Rupert Suckling has compiled a How to guide for anyone interested in finding out more about the activity.

Brief interventions guidance

Two workbooks were developed to support the campaign activity. For information on the workbooks and details of the Creative Commons license under which they can be used click here.

• Workbook for GPs
• Workbook for other health professionals

Article

Read about what it was like to be involved in the Doncaster activity - 'Social marketing boosts early detection of lung cancer in Doncaster'

North Lincolnshire lung campaign

North Lincolnshire refined the creatives used in the Doncaster campaign for a campaign of their own. You can see below how they were adapted:

• North Lincs EDLC materials

For information about engaging with other charities and organisations click here.

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