Cancer Screening
Looking after your health is important, and cancer screening is a simple way to do that. Screening can spot early signs of cancer, often before any symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be effective.
There are different national screening programmes for certain types of cancer, and each has its own age and eligibility criteria. On this page, you’ll find clear information about what’s available, who it’s for, and how to take part.
If you receive an invitation for screening, we encourage you to attend. It’s quick, it’s safe, and it could make a big difference to your health.
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer screening helps detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear. Women aged 50 to 70 are invited for a mammogram every 3 years. Over 70? You can still request screening.
Lincolnshire Breast Screening Service:
Phone: 01522 573999
Email: ulh-tr.BreastScreening@nhs.net
Appointments: Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital (Boston), Grantham & District Hospital, or mobile units across Lincolnshire.
CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! is a breast cancer awareness charity and our Self-Checkout is here to guide you through the process of how to check your chest.
Monthly checking helps you to get to know what is normal for your boobs, pecs or chest.
Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel screening checks for early signs of bowel cancer, often before symptoms appear. If you’re aged 60 to 74, you’ll be sent a home test kit every 2 years.
If the test shows anything unusual, follow-up tests like a colonoscopy will be arranged at local hospitals. Screening can save lives by catching problems early.
Cervical Screening
Cervical screening checks the health of your cervix and looks for HPV, which can cause cell changes that may develop into cancer. Screening is offered every 5 years for most people aged 25 to 64.
Appointments are available at your GP practice or local sexual health clinics. Attending when invited helps prevent cervical cancer.
Prostate Cancer Screening
"Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. 1 in 8 men will get it, and if you’re Black, your risk is double. We’re standing together to support our dads, brothers, partners and friends – by raising awareness, funding lifesaving research, campaigning for change and providing helpful support and information."- Prostate Cancer UK
Check your risk in as little as 30 seconds. Please visit Check your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This month is about coming together as a community to show support, share stories, and raise awareness of breast cancer. It’s a reminder of the importance of early detection and looking out for one another. We invite you to listen to the breast screening podcast where experiences and insights are shared to help inspire and support us all.