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Cancer Screening questions
There are a lot of awareness campaigns on bowel, prostrate, and testicular cancer and I wondered if I could book one appointment with a GP to have a full cancer screening for all of these? As a typical man I don’t go to the GP often but know these are important checks so would like to get them all done at once?[Click to show/hide answer]
It is unlikely that a GP would be able to screen for all of these in one appointment however; screening programs for bowel cancer are available to patients aged 60-69 years routinely every two years. Your GP will be able to arrange a blood test and examination to screen for prostate Cancer and they will also be able to provide education regarding assessing for testicular lumps. In all instances, if your GP thinks you are at risk for any, or have symptoms of any of the above, they will be able to arrange the necessary investigations to screen for these types of Cancers. You could also make an appointment with your practice nurse for a general health check which would include advice and support in making lifestyle changes to improve your health and well being.