The amount of people starting NHS cancer treatment in June increased by almost half on the same time last year, figures show.
And despite abdominal and urological cancers making up 44% of all cancer diagnoses nationwide, almost two thirds of people polled said they did not know what the common warning signs are.
Two in five people also admitted not knowing that a persistent cough lasting more than three weeks could be a symptom of lung cancer.Ms Pritchard said:"It's incredibly important that people recognise the common symptoms that can signal a cancer diagnosis - and it's vital that they take action by making an appointment with their GP, that could ultimately save their life."
Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, added:"If you've noticed an unusual change in your health, don't be tempted to put it down to getting older or to a pre-existing condition - contact your GP.
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