Cancer Awareness

I’m worried I might have Cancer

If there are any symptoms or signs you are concerned about just speak to the GP

Some people might not be sure of what kind of things to look out for or when they should be concerned; Macmillan cancer charity have made posters in different languages of what symptoms to look out for.

I need advice or support

You can always speak to The Village practice if you need advice or support. Macmillan have also got many ways of providing support such as speaking to a nurse or telephone buddy just for general support.

They also have provided ways to get support by sharing your experiences with others also affected or by speaking to an expert if you have any questions related to cancer.

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Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don’t have symptoms.

Prostate cancer is not always life-threatening. But when it is, the earlier you catch it the more likely it is to be cured.

You can check your risk of prostate cancer in 30 seconds by clicking the link below.

Breast Screening

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in England, the chance of getting breast cancer increases as you get older.

Regular breast screening is one of the best ways to spot a cancer that is too small to feel or see yourself – it saves around 1,300 lives each year in the UK.

Anyone registered with a GP as female aged from 50 up to their 71st birthday will be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years. You’ll automatically get your first invite for breast screening between the ages of 50 and 53. You’ll get a letter in the post inviting you.

Finding cancer early can make it more likely that treatment will be successful.

Breast screening can detect cancer long before you can even feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.

Breast screening services in Islington are provided by The Central & East London Breast Screening Service.

Cervical Screening

You can find out about Cervical screening at the Village Practice here.

Below is a useful video for more information:

Lung Cancer Screening

The Lung Cancer Screening initiative by the North Central London Cancer Alliance marks a crucial advancement in the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. This program focuses on local residents aged 55 to 74 who are current or former smokers, aiming to uncover potential health issues at an earlier stage, which can lead to improved outcomes.

You can find out more about the programme here.

Bowel Cancer Screening

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, but catching it early before symptoms have a chance to develop means it’s easier to treat, and treatment is more likely to be successful.

If you’re not sure how to complete the test, have questions or need information about completing the test in another language, the links below should help you:

• Bowel Screening Easy Read Leaflet
• Bowel Screening Easy Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions about Bowel Screening
• How to Use a Bowel Screening Kit Video

You can also contact us here at the practice and chat with one of our practice nurses. They’ll be happy to help.

If you’ve not received your screening pack or need another sent out to you, please call the bowel screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.

Further Information