Smoker of more than 40 years has undetected growth removed thanks to NHS screening |
Susan Putt received a letter last year inviting her to participate in the lung cancer screening programme, which has been running across Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Lowestoft for more than two years.
The programme is offered to people aged between 55 and 74, who are current or former smokers and therefore at greater risk of lung cancer.
Mrs Putt, 68 and of Lowestoft, met the criteria, having smoked for more than 40 years.
She had an initial assessment over the phone with a healthcare professional before........