BAY Health and Care Partners are reassuring south Cumbria residents that it is safe to attend cancer appointments during Covid-19.

Those being tested or treated for cancer are urged to keep their appointments as new protective measures are in place.

It is important to remind readers that cancer assessments and treatments are still happening during the pandemic.

New innovations such as video consultation, reviewing photographs of skin lesions and arranging urgent tests are helping the recovery process.

Meanwhile, specialised surgical hubs are helping to ensure patients receive safe and timely operations for cancer.

Dr Thimmiah Arun, Barrow GP and GP Lead on Cancer for Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group said: “We’re aware that some people are concerned about attending cancer appointments in a healthcare setting as they’re worried they might catch COVID-19, however, it’s vital that cancer treatment is not delayed.

“Early intervention really does save lives and cancer specialists and local teams throughout the NHS are working together to ensure cancer services can be delivered as safely as possible.”