Jules Fielder, a 41-year-old mother diagnosed with stage four double lung cancer in 2021, has launched a successful campaign to raise awareness about lung cancer symptoms after experiencing a misdiagnosis. Her fight culminated in meetings with prominent political figures, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting. Despite her own health battles, she took her campaign directly to the heart of government as a means to ensure that others do not endure similar experiences.

Fielder's determination has led to the government agreeing to display common lung cancer symptoms beneath cough medicine shelves in pharmacies, a significant victory in her ongoing battle to inform and empower the public about the disease. She emphasized the importance of recognizing symptoms early, stating, 'I went from my hospital bed, where I'd been fighting an infection, to 10 Downing Street' in order to make a difference.

This initiative not only highlights Fielder's personal journey but also sheds light on the broader issues surrounding lung cancer diagnosis and the need for increased public awareness. With many dismissive of symptoms like persistent coughing, her work aims to save lives by encouraging earlier and more accurate diagnoses for those at risk of lung cancer.