Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.
Cervical screening is not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.
| Age | When you're invited |
|---|
| Under 25 | Up to 6 months before you turn 25 |
| 25 to 49 | Every 3 years |
| 50 to 64 | Every 5 years |
| 65 or older | Only if 1 of your last 3 tests was abnormal |
For more information visit www.nhs.uk
NHS bowel cancer screening checks if you could have bowel cancer. It's available to everyone aged 60 to 74 years.
The programme is expanding to make it available to everyone aged 50 to 59 years. This is happening gradually over 4 years and started in April 2021.
For more information visit www.nhs.uk
NHS breast screening checks use X-rays to look for cancers that are too small to see or feel.
You'll automatically get your first invite for breast screening between the ages of 50 and 53. Then you'll be invited every 3 years until you turn 71.
If you're a trans man, trans woman or are non-binary you may be invited automatically, or you may need to talk to your GP surgery or call the local breast screening service to ask for an appointment.
For more information visit www.nhs.net
AAA Screening
Are you a man living in County Durham? Have you heard of abdominal aortic aneurysms?
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are a weakening in the aorta that can swell and rupture causing fatal internal bleeding. They usually don’t have symptoms and are most common in men aged over 65. Thankfully we have a free NHS screening programme for men in the year they turn 65.
However, almost 600 men in Co Durham did NOT attend their Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening appointment in 2019 -20. Don’t be one of the men who miss out.
You will receive your invitation through the post when you’re eligible. Please DON’T ignore it. It could save your life!
If you would like to change your appointment, call the screening service on: 0191 445 8747
For more information visit QE Gateshead Website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/aaa
Watch our AAA Video: https://fb.watch/7tORZvND2n/