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Imy Brighty-Potts & Nicola Roy

Key facts to know about lung cancer as Esther Rantzen reveals stage four diagnosis

Health experts have shared some important facts about lung cancer and how to protect against it after Dame Esther Rantzen shared an update on her diagnosis.

The broadcaster announced back in January that she had the disease, but recently shared that it was now at stage four - meaning the cancer has spread to another body organ, according to Cancer Research UK.

The 89-year-old, who founded Childline, said she had “decided not to keep this secret any more because I find it difficult to skulk around various hospitals wearing an unconvincing disguise” and was “remaining optimistic”.

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