The Evening Times ran an article about figures in a new report showing that women from Lanarkshire experience higher-than-average rates of stillbirth and neonatal deaths than other parts of Scotland. The region recorded the second-highest rate in Scotland with 6.42 deaths per 1,000 births. However it is worth noting that the figure of 7,096 Lanarkshire resident […]
Op success news was “fantastic” says Phyllis
Phyllis Weir is one of the NHS Lanarkshire bowel screening champions who urged people in the Airdrie area to use their bowel cancer screening kits.
The test helped her to beat the disease and, since her successful treatment two years ago, 63-year-old Phyllis appreciates, more than ever, spending time with husband Tom and watching grand-daughters Teri, 10, and eight-year-old Abi growing up.
Phyllis, from Lanark, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in November 2013 after a home screening test.
“Following surgery I was clear of cancer,” she said.
“I still remember that day like it was yesterday. To get the news that the operation was successful was just fantastic.
“I had six months of chemotherapy, which was recommended as a precaution for the future.
“Thankfully, I did the test when I did. It could save your life and I would recommend anyone who receives the test just to do it. I’ve even had a few friends who normally wouldn’t do the test send it off as they know that if my cancer was not picked up in time, I possibly wouldn’t be here.
“I supported the awareness-raising week in Airdrie and was at the event at Monklands Hospital.”
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