Cancer screening is for people with no symptoms. It looks for possible signs of cancer before they are noticeable.
Screening can save lives by:
There are NHS national screening programmes for bowel, breast, cervical with a screening programme for Lung currently being rolled out.
For more information about screening
The Prostate Cancer UK Risk Checker is an online tool designed to help men understand their personal risk of developing prostate cancer. It asks a series of questions about:
Based on responses, it provides an individualized risk assessment and guidance on whether a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test or further discussion with a healthcare professional is recommended.
Macmillan have released a short Youtube video animation about the signs and symptoms of cancer and what to do if you have any symptoms you are worried about.
The animation talks about:
YouTube: Macmillan's British Sign Language Signs/Symptoms of Cancer Animation Macmillan Website: Cancer Support/Information In Your Language
YouTube: Macmillan's British Sign Language Signs/Symptoms of Cancer Animation
Macmillan Website: Cancer Support/Information In Your Language
We've created the following page which summarises the main side effects of cancer treatment, and signposts where you can go for advice about your symptoms.
Side Effects of Cancer Treatment - West Midlands Cancer Alliance
Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Powys have a compilation of videos from their Cancer Champions in a range of languages: Bulgarian, Mandarin, Polish, Punjabi, and Ukrainian. These videos will provide you with help and information on cancer, relevant services and much more.
Cancer champions videos
OUTpatients is the UK’s only LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. They’re proudly led by and for LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer, and work hard to support and advocate for our community. Please see below for their website, and key resources:
A series of videos designed to support breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment have been launched.
Aimed at patients having treatment at the six NHS trusts providing radiotherapy treatment across the region, the videos describe what patients can expect when they come to hospital for radiotherapy; and what they will experience as they go through their treatment.
The patient information videos have been produced by the West Midlands Radiotherapy Network (WMRN), working with representatives from the trusts and the Lingen Davies Trust.
Watch the videos here
Find out more
Chemotherapy is a vital treatment for cancer, but it can sometimes cause unpleasant side effects. One common issue is chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), which can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating symptoms.
To support patients experiencing these side effects, Chugai Pharma UK Ltd has developed helpful resources. These include information about chemo-related sickness and a question guide to help you talk with your cancer care team.
Access the resources
Disclaimer: The chemo sickness prevention website and materials are created and funded by Chugai pharma UK Ltd for patients and healthcare professionals. Commentary and other materials, including external links, posted on this site are not intended to amount to medical advice on which reliance should be placed. We therefore disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by any visitor to our site, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
Bowel Cancer Screening - How to use the FIT kit (video) Living With and Beyond Cancer videos - kindly reproduced with the consent of our colleagues at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals. Macmillan cancer resources in translations and other formats Anxiety in Cancer - Greater Manchester Cancer Academy PDF We're here for you| Breast Cancer now- Provides support for those with primary and secondary breast cancer Pain-related Complex Cancer Late Effects Rehabilitation Service (CCLERS) - Please note, this is a national service which anyone can refer into. The service offer specialised assessment and tailored rehabilitation for adults with persistent pain and reduced physical function due to cancer treatment, aiming to optimise function and quality of life. Referrals can be accepted by any health professional and there is no cost for referral for patients registered with a GP in England. Find out more about referrals here. Be Part of Research is a free service which makes it easy to find and take part in vital health and care research across the UK.
Bowel Cancer Screening - How to use the FIT kit (video)
Living With and Beyond Cancer videos - kindly reproduced with the consent of our colleagues at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals.
Macmillan cancer resources in translations and other formats
Anxiety in Cancer - Greater Manchester Cancer Academy PDF
We're here for you| Breast Cancer now- Provides support for those with primary and secondary breast cancer
Pain-related Complex Cancer Late Effects Rehabilitation Service (CCLERS) - Please note, this is a national service which anyone can refer into. The service offer specialised assessment and tailored rehabilitation for adults with persistent pain and reduced physical function due to cancer treatment, aiming to optimise function and quality of life. Referrals can be accepted by any health professional and there is no cost for referral for patients registered with a GP in England. Find out more about referrals here.
Be Part of Research is a free service which makes it easy to find and take part in vital health and care research across the UK.