Lung cancer: Woman thought persistent cough was Covid

There are calls for the Welsh NHS to screen for lung cancer, the most deadly cancer in Wales.

Three-quarters of lung cancer cases in Wales are diagnosed late when treatment is less effective.

Julie Smith, 73, from Pontypridd, said she thought she had Covid when she developed a persistent cough and lost her sense of taste, but it was terminal lung cancer.

Trials show targeted screening can reduce deaths by 20%.

The Welsh Government said lung cancer screening was being considered and a pilot was being developed.