Cancer Advice - The Medical Centre

Information about cancer

Our local website, The Small C,, has useful information about the signs of cancer and screening.

NCL Cancer Alliance

The NCL (North Central London) Cancer Alliance wants to help patients and their families, with everything related to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Let’s work together for better health and support on this journey!

Your Cancer Pathway Support guide

Bowel Cancer Screening

Bowel cancer – Information about symptoms

The NHS Bowel Screening Programme will send you the screening kits in the post when you are eligible/due. These kits are used to look for blood in the stool (poo), which can be a sign of cancer.

Using your bowel cancer screening kit – in multiple languages.

When Will You Be Invited?

Ages 60-74 – are automatically sent a kit every 2 years
Ages over 75 – you can ask for a kit every 2 years by phoning the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060 (please call this line also if you have lost your kit)
Ages 50-60 – will gradually start to be offered bowel cancer screening too

Bowel Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities

An easy guide to Bowel Screening (PDF)

Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer symptoms – Information about symptoms

In Islington and Camden, the Breast Screening Service is provided by The Central and East London Breast Screening Service.

When Will I Be Invited?

Ages 50-53 – you will get your first invite
Ages 50-71 – every 3 years

If you missed your breast screening appointment or wish to change your appointment:

Call: 0203 758 2024
Website: www.london-breastscreening.org.uk
Email: [email protected]

Information About Breast Screening in Other Languages

GOV.UK: Breast Screening – Helping Women Decide

Breast Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities

An easy guide to Breast Screening (PDF)

For a real-life video breast screening experience ‘Do the test – GO FOR IT!’

Cervical Cancer Screening

At our practice, we offer cervical smear tests for women aged 25 to 64. This screening helps detect abnormal changes on the cervix that could potentially develop into cancer over time. Early detection and treatment can prevent up to 75% of cervical cancers. We strongly encourage all eligible patients to book a routine appointment with our nurses for this crucial screening.

Take control of your health and prioritize early detection for your well-being. Remember, cervical screening is a preventive measure, not a diagnostic test. If any abnormalities are found, further investigations or treatments may be recommended.

What this video on what to expect at your appointment.

We provide cervical screening ‘smear tests’ here at the surgery with the practice nurse. We are looking for the presence of the HPV virus on the cervix. Even though it is a common virus and is usually harmless, there is a small chance of it causing cell damage and sometimes cancer. If you are eligible/due you can call us anytime to arrange your cervical cancer screening.

Cervical cancer screening for people with learning disabilities

An easy guide to Cervical Cancer Screening (PDF)

For a real-life video experience ‘The Smear Test Film’

Lung Cancer

Information about Lung cancer symptoms

NHS –Lung Health Checks

If you are between the ages of 55 to 74 and have a history of smoking, you may be invited for a Targeted Lung Health Check, including a CT scan. Here is a video to tell you what to expect: