Aaron Renfree

A new service detecting possible lung cancer has reduced waiting times at Lincoln County Hospital by at least one week.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has recently launched the one-stop lung CT service which uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of internal organs, blood vessels and bones.

These images are then used to diagnose various conditions.

Patients used to have to visit the hospital, see a consultant, and then have a CT scan requested.

They had to wait for a scan appointment to be sent to them, and then return to hospital another day for the scan.

Lisa Vickers, senior business manager at ULHT, said the service benefits up to seven patients per week and is aimed at patients who have suspected lung cancer.

She said: “These patients should have a CT scan to diagnose the problem within two weeks of being referred by their GP.

“We’ve made this a one-stop service so that patients can see the consultant in a clinic and then go straight down to radiology and have their CT scan done in one appointment before they go home.”

A Lincoln strongman is preparing to pull a truck while carrying two people for charity, in memory of his friend.

Dave Johnson, 36, a personal trainer from Lincoln will pull a 7.5 tonne truck, while carrying a strongman yoke loaded with two people with a combined weight of over 42 stone at St Marks Shopping Centre on Monday, August 29.

The money will be donated to the Ethan Maull ‘Up Yours To Cancer’ Foundation and Olivia’s Journey.

The event will be run in memory of Dave’s friend, Mark Browne, who passed away in 2012 after a battle with cancer.

Dave said that it is also important to get Mark’s message out there,

“If you feel something is wrong get it checked out. If you want a second opinion too, go get one.”

Mark Browne passed away in 2012 after a 2 year battle with cancer.

“Mark said, if his situation and story saved one person from what he went through it would be worth it all,” Dave said.

Earlier this year, Dave said that he was assaulted at work and suffered an ankle injury, but gave his word to Mark to do an event in his memory every year, no matter what.

“I won’t be stopped and I’ll keep my word, I always do what I say and say what I mean out of loyalty and respect for him and everyone who has battled cancer,” he said.

There will also be a wrestling demonstration at 2.30pm, with Dave’s truck pull taking place at 3.20pm.

Last year Dave pulled a firetruck with an Audi A4 and a Lancaster Bomber.

More information about the event can be found at the event page here.