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    Island woman urges people to 'Be Clear on Cancer'

    A cancer survivor from the Isle of Man is urging people to "Be Clear on Cancer" after having her kidney removed. 

    53-year-old Kim Mcciver was diagnosed in 2014 after suffering from what she thought was cystitis - when it didn't clear she was sent for further tests and then to Liverpool for treatment: 
     
     
    Just under 17,500 people are diagnosed with bladder and kidney cancer in England each year - an awareness campaign launched today is highlighting the main symptom; blood in your urine. 
     
    It was something Kim had noticed - she's urging people not to ignore it or make excuses about getting help:
     

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