TWO people who have beaten cancer are now the poster pair of a new campaign by Cancer Research UK.
Tony Holling, from Briton Ferry, and Marjorie Jones, from Sandfields, hope to encourage other people that they can also beat the disease.
The Spot Cancer Early campaign drives home the message that people are twice as likely to survive cancer now than they were 40 years ago.
It is being piloted in Port Talbot this month and will see a number of events taking place in partnership with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board.
Tony, 57, and 62-year-old Marcia are appearing on billboard posters and in information leaflets.
Marjorie, who was diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2000, said: "When I first went to see my GP I was not thinking cancer so it was a complete shock to be told I would need to have treatment.
"Thanks to an early diagnosis, the treatment was successful and I am now back enjoying my retirement and seeing my grandchildren grow up.
"Being diagnosed with cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence. Doctors can do a lot to help nowadays, but the sooner cancer is caught the better."
Tony, who was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2007, said: "Thankfully, my cancer was caught in the early stages.
"I am now back living a very full and active life."
Both urged people to see their doctor immediately if they noticed something unusual.
Tony Holling, from Briton Ferry, and Marjorie Jones, from Sandfields, hope to encourage other people that they can also beat the disease.
The Spot Cancer Early campaign drives home the message that people are twice as likely to survive cancer now than they were 40 years ago.
It is being piloted in Port Talbot this month and will see a number of events taking place in partnership with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board.
Tony, 57, and 62-year-old Marcia are appearing on billboard posters and in information leaflets.
Marjorie, who was diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2000, said: "When I first went to see my GP I was not thinking cancer so it was a complete shock to be told I would need to have treatment.
"Thanks to an early diagnosis, the treatment was successful and I am now back enjoying my retirement and seeing my grandchildren grow up.
"Being diagnosed with cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence. Doctors can do a lot to help nowadays, but the sooner cancer is caught the better."
Tony, who was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2007, said: "Thankfully, my cancer was caught in the early stages.
"I am now back living a very full and active life."
Both urged people to see their doctor immediately if they noticed something unusual.
