Cancer screening programmes

Question 1

State the cancer screening programme in NHS

Answer 1

1. Breast cancer
2. Cervical cancer
3. Colorectal (bowel) cancer

Question 2

Facts about breast cancer screening

Answer 2

• Every 3 years, 50 - 70 years old
  
  • 1.5 million women screened each year
  • 55,000 people diagnosed each year …..390 are
    men

Question 3

Facts about Cervical cancer screening

Answer 3

Cervical screening (every 3 - 5 years)

- Every 3 years, 25 - 49 years old

- Every 5 years, 50 - 64 years old
- Prevents up to 4,000 cases per year

Question 4

Facts about Colorectal (bowel) screening

Answer 4

Colorectal (Bowel) screening
Started service in April 2006, now available nationwide
Every 2 years, from 60 - 74 yrs old.
75 yrs + = on request.
Receive an invitation letter explaining the programme, along with an information leaflet explainingthe benefits week later, afaecal occult blood sampling kit is sent