Deborah Lennon
In April 2024, Deborah Lennon, 38, found a lump in her breast and trusted her instincts to get it checked - a decision that revealed breast cancer and proved life‑saving.
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Nick Rimmer
In 2019, IT specialist Nick Rimmer, from Crieff, was diagnosed with stage one bowel cancer following a routine NHS screening invite.
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Breakfast Club Early Bird Stories
Des Clarke meets four Early Birds who are living well after treatment for cancer, and chats with a GP and Dentist about the importance of getting checked early.
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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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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.