Question 1

SCREENING PROGRAMMES

Accepted Answer

Bowel Cancer   This is for all people in their 60s. For more information visit NHS Cancer Screening.   Breast Cancer   Mammograms are offered 3 yearly for all women aged over 50 years-old. You are called by South West London Breast Screening Service from 50-70 years-old and are entitled to continued screening every 3 years after that but you are asked to make follow-up appointments. For more information visit NHS Cancer Screening.   South West London Breast Screening Service
Appointment and enquiries: 020 8725 2723/4/5
Email: breastscreeningunit@stgeorges.nhs.uk If you have reason to believe you are at higher risk for breast cancer, please discuss with your GP or check the above website.   Cervical Cancer   For all women aged 25-50 years old 3 yearly if no abnormal results and 50-64 years old 5 yearly.  
For more information visit NHS Cancer Screening.

Question 2

PROSTATE CANCER RISK MANAGEMENT

Accepted Answer

There is no screening programme but visit NHS Cancer Screening to help decide whether you would like a PSA test.

Question 3

TESTICULAR CANCER ADVICE

Accepted Answer

For more information visit Cancer Reaserch UK.

Question 4

LIFESTYLE AND EARLY SYMPTOMS

Accepted Answer

If you are interested in how certain lifestyle and early symptoms might affect your chances of certain cancers, visit QCancer.

DETECTING CANCER EARLY