Farming community urged to 'nip' cancer in the bud

Farmer's wife Nicky Maynard, who had breast cancer, has highlighted the importance of going to the GP early

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Farming community urged to 'nip' cancer in the bud

Farmers and people living in rural communities are being urged to ‘nip it in the bud' and get checked for early signs of cancer - as part of a new UK-wide campaign by The Farming Community Network (FCN)....

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