Cancer SCreening Flashcards
1
Q
When is the breast screening programme done (age ranges)
A
50-71 /3 years => bilateral mmaogram
2
Q
What happens if a positive result on screening programme? (BREAST)
A
Tripple Asessement
COre biopsy + USS of breast (potentially axillae)
3
Q
How many patients does the breast screening programme save?
A
1300 people / year
4
Q
Investigation for lung cancer
A
95% picked up by CXR
5
Q
pathway for colorectal cancer (4)
A
GP + Hx
DRE
CEA
Colonoscopy
6
Q
What % of cancers are found on DRE for colorectal cancers
A
75%
