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Screening means doing a test to look either for early signs of cancer, or for body changes that might develop into cancer if left untreated.
The CancerHelp website has a useful section explaining screening programmes.
The NHS screening programmes each have their own area of an NHS website which offers a full explanation. You will also find links to any relevant NHS leaflets or publications:
- Breast screening programme
- Cervical screening programme
- Colorectal screening programme
- Prostate screening programme
- Cancer screening programmes press room – latest information about screening programmes.
