Cancer Research UK
For information about cancer types, symptoms and coping after treatment, follow the link below.
Website
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Breast Cancer Symptoms and Signs
The earlier it is diagnosed, the better the chance of successful treatment. So it’s important to check your breasts regularly.
Find out more about breast checks and what to look for: Wear it Pink TLC Poster (wearitpink.org)
Or www.youtu.be – Know your breast – how to check for signs of breast cancer
Website
www.breastcancernow.org – Breast cancer symptoms
Website
Breast Cancer UK | Prevention Hub
We know that cancer can be a tricky subject to talk about which means there is often a lot of misunderstanding around why and how it occurs, what to look for and when to act. For many women it feels embarrassing which means treatment is delayed and the risks are far greater. Listen to Bami’s story: Bami’s Breast Cancer Story – YouTube
A charity for Asian women managing breast cancer: Sakoon Through Cancer
Macmillan, Benefits and Financial Support
A cancer diagnosis can change your financial situation. It may mean you need to stop working, or work less. It can also mean spending more money on things like hospital parking. But depending on your situation, you may be able to get benefits or other financial support.
Website
Macmillan Cancer Support: Benefits and Financial Support
Cancer Support Network
The aim of the Cancer Support Network and Cancer Champions project is to provide events and information to help support people with cancer at any point along their journey. It also aims to support the wider family network.
Website
www.involve.community/cancer
My Cancer, My Choices
My Cancer My Choices are a local charity that has been providing complementary therapies to people with cancer in Berkshire since 2015. To date they have treated over 1200 people.
Website
www.mycancermychoices.org
Cancer screening
Bowel Cancer Screening
When diagnosed at the earliest stage, more than 9 in 10 people will survive bowel cancer for more than 5 years and screening is an effective way to detect bowel cancer at an early stage, before symptoms show.
The introduction of the NEW FIT screening in 2019 for 60-74 year olds is a key step forward. It’s easier and it’s more accurate than the test that preceded it.
The test is intended for people without any signs or symptoms suggestive of bowel cancer therefore capturing cancer at its earliest stages.
Website
Cancer Research: New Fit Screening
Prostate Cancer
Should I have a PSA test? Information for well men considering a PSA test can be found on the NHS UK website.
Leaflet
Public Health England: PSA Testing Leaflet (PDF)
Dr Shaw and Dr Seccombe to tell you more about who is eligible, the PSA blood test, when to have it and the symptoms to look out for.
Video
www.youtu.be,com – Movember 22
Mammograms
Women aged 50-70 will be offered breast screening every 3 years, women aged over 70 can request one directly (they do not need to have symptoms).
In our area women may be offered a screening from aged 47-73 as part of an extended age roll-out.
Phone
0118 322 8282
NHS Breast Screening Programme Incident
Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England (NHSE) have become aware of an issue with the NHS Breast Screening Programme, which has led to some women not being invited for their final screen between their 68th and 71st birthday.
Any women who have missed their final screen, who are aged 70-79 on 1 April 2018 will be written to. You will be invited for a catch-up breast screen and do not need to do anything now.
Invitations to women who are registered with a GP practice in England will be sent by the end of May 2018, and all women affected who wish to have a breast screen will receive an appointment to take place before the end of October 2018.
Phone
0800 169 2692
Website
NHS UK: Breast Screening Program
Cervical Screening
Cervical screening reduces the number of deaths from cervical cancer by finding potentially harmful cells before they become cancerous, ensuring women get the right treatment as soon as possible. It is not a test for cancer, it is a test to help prevent cancer.
All women and people with a cervix aged between 25-64 should be invited by letter for a screening.
Leaflet
Cervical Screening: Leaflet for Women considering screening (PDF)
Easy Guide to Cervical Screening
This information leaflet aims to help make sure cervical screening is equally accessible to women who have a learning disability or who struggle with written English.
Leaflet
Gov UK: Easy Guide Cervical Screening (PDF)