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Bowel cancer – Information about symptoms

The NHS Bowel Screening Programme will send you the screening kits in the post when you are eligible/due. These kits are used to look for blood in the stool (poo), which can be a sign of cancer.

Using your bowel cancer screening kit – in multiple languages.

When Will You Be Invited?

• Ages 60-74 – are automatically sent a kit every 2 years
• Ages over 75 – you can ask for a kit every 2 years by phoning the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060 (please call this line also if you have lost your kit)
• Ages 50-60 – will gradually start to be offered bowel cancer screening too

Bowel Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities

An easy guide to Bowel Screening (PDF)

Breast caner –  Information about breast cancer

When will I get invitation?

• Ages 50-53 – you will get your first invite
• Ages 50-71 – every 3 years

If you missed your breast screening appointment or wish to change your appointment:

• Call: 0203 758 2024
• Website: www.london-breastscreening.org.uk
• Email: rf-tr.londonbreastscreeninghub@nhs.net

Information About Breast Screening in Other Languages

GOV.UK: Breast Screening – Helping Women Decide

Breast Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities

An easy guide to Breast Screening (PDF)

Risks and causes of bladder cancer

In England, around 72 of every 100 people diagnosed with bladder cancer in the least deprived group survive their disease for 1 year, compared with around 67 out of 100 of people in the most deprived group (2015-2019).

There is a 14.6% difference in 1-year survival between males (71.2%) and females (56.6%) and a 13.3% difference in 5-year survival between males

(46.3%) and females (33.2%) in the most deprived groups between 2015-2019

At our clinic, we provide cervical smear (screening) tests for women aged 25 to 64. This important test identifies abnormal cell changes in the cervix that could develop into cancer if left untreated. Detecting and managing these changes early can prevent up to 75% of cervical cancers.

We strongly encourage all eligible patients to schedule a routine appointment with our nursing team for this essential screening.

Take charge of your health early detection is key to long-term well-being. Please remember that cervical screening is a preventive measure, not a diagnostic test. If any abnormalities are detected, further tests or treatment may be recommended.

What to expect at your appointment.

We offer cervical screening (smear tests) at the surgery with our practice nurse. This test checks for the presence of the HPV virus on the cervix. While HPV is very common and often harmless, in some cases it can cause cell changes that may lead to cancer. If you are eligible or due for screening, please contact us at any time to book your appointment.

Cervical cancer screening for people with learning disabilities

An easy guide to Cervical Cancer Screening (PDF)

 Lung cancer – Information about lung cancer

Watch this video to learn more about lung cancer symptoms.

Prostate cancer – Information about prostate cancer

For more information on suspected cancer referrals visit : Your urgent cancer referral explained | Cancer Research UK page