https://www.theguardian.com/cancer-revolutionaries/2021/dec/21/detecting-cancer-why-advances-in-early-diagnosis-could-mark-a-turning-point

Finding cancer early has a huge impact on treatment and survival rates, yet this area has traditionally received far less funding than others. That is changing at last, with increased investment bringing remarkable innovation

Nobody likes to think they may have a serious illness, so it can be tempting to dismiss potentially concerning symptoms as nothing to worry about. But when it comes to cancer, the statistics are stark: if detected early, many types of cancer are easier to treat and people have a higher chance of surviving them.