Cancer Screening Methods in the UK and Beyond

Running head: CANCER SCREENING METHODS IN THE UK AND BEYOND
CANCER SCREENING METHODS IN THE UK AND BEYOND
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CANCER SCREENING METHODS IN THE UK AND BEYOND
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Table of Contents
Introduction:....................................................................................................................................2
Discussion:...................................................................................................................................2
Cancer screening procedures:......................................................................................................2
Breast screening.......................................................................................................................3
Cervical screening:..................................................................................................................3
Bowel testing:..........................................................................................................................3
Future development in cancer screening:....................................................................................4
Conclusion:......................................................................................................................................5
References:......................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction:
Cancer screening has saved many lives by diagnosing the disease at an early stage.
Detecting cancer at an early stage increases the probability of the therapy’s effectiveness and in
turn helps improve the patient’s chances of survival. Histopathologists provides cancer
diagnostic service by examining cells and tissues that have been removed from suspected
tumour, identifies the nature of its abnormality, and, if malignant, provide the clinician with
information on cancer type, grade and response to certain treatments for some cancers. Currently,
histopathologists have key cancer screening responsibilities for breast, bowel and cervical
cancer; other programs are expected to take place in the near future. There are evidences
showing an increase in the number of people diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK
("Cancer Research UK", 2019). Therefore, the future strategies that will be incorporated in the
10 year plan, includes:
 The aim to match and compare the best survival of cancer worldwide in 10 years.
 The aim to live in a smoke free country, that is, less than 5% of the population smokes in
10 years.
 The aim to reduce diagnosis of cancer at the late stage to decrease the number of deaths.
Discussion:
Cancer screening procedures:
The NHS UK offers screening programs for the following cancer types: