Delve into the murky puddle that is health forums for long enough and you’d be forgiven for thinking you were on your last legs.
But now the NHS has released new guidelines that make it easier to spot possible symptoms of 37 types of cancer, and tell you in clear terms what your doctor should do next.
As well as symptom information, the guidelines mean GPs and patients will be able to find out which tests are needed (if any) and how soon they should be done.