Margaret Sherwood
In July 2023, Margaret Sherwood (63) from Dunoon, Argyll was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer that affects the bile ducts in the body.
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Daniel Morrison
In early 2023, Daniel (38) from Cambuslang was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer, a rare form of cancer that affects the head and neck area.
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Glen Long
Glen Long, 49 from Blackridge in West Lothian, credits wife Laura with saving his life four years on from his bladder cancer diagnosis.
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John Withers
In November 2009, John Withers was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Despite having no symptoms, the bowel screening programme helped find the cancer.
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Jackie Kelly
After being diagnosed with mouth cancer 19 years ago, Jackie is a strong example of why early detection plays such a pivotal role in cancer treatment and can allow you to get treatment and go on to live well post-cancer. Jackie was pregnant with her son, Jack, when she was diagnosed.
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Pat Butson
Despite only spotting blood in her urine once, Pat Butson, 75 from Haddington, decided to go to her local GP Practice to get checked.
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Diane Browning
Diane heard about the Be the Early Bird campaign on the radio in March 2023 and contacted her GP practice about a lump she had noticed under her arm. Six months later she had completed treatment for breast cancer and was living well again.
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Paul McCaffrey
Paul McCaffery was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January 2015 after noticing a heaviness and pain in his groin whilst out running.
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Have you influenced a loved one to get checked early? Or did you get checked early and now live a full life? We'd love to hear from you – your story could encourage someone else to contact their GP practice or take part in screening.