Graeme Clark
Graeme Clark, 36 from Edinburgh was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in late November 2017, around two weeks after he had started experiencing symptoms that weren’t normal for him.
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Laura Russell
Laura Russell, 39, from Dundee, was first diagnosed and successfully treated for early-stage melanoma at 18. Since then, she has had four recurrences, the latest of which has made her want to raise awareness of the importance of getting checked early.
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Ian Cassells
Ian Cassels, 76 from Darvel in Ayrshire, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 after a comment mentioned in passing to his GP prompted tests.
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Brian Whitters
Brian Whitters contacted his GP practice in September 2015 after noticing he was getting up more frequently during the night to pee and was tired all the time which wasn’t normal for him.
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Anita Lindsay
Anita Lindsay, 49 from Troon, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in January 2019 after going for routine cervical screening (smear).
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Christine Mitchell
Christine Mitchell, 64, from Ardross, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013 after seeing a GP about symptoms that were unusual for her. Fortunately the cancer was found at an earlier stage, was treated successfully, and she remains in good health twelve years later.
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Fiona Anderson
Since being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, Fiona has enjoyed turning 50, getting married to her partner, and finishing a diploma in counselling.
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Elaine Henderson
Elaine Henderson, 65, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2018 after getting a lump and bruising checked by her GP after being hit in the chest by a tree branch whilst out walking in the hills.
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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.