Screening Flashcards
1
Q
What do we screen for?
A
Screen for breast, bowel + cervical
2
Q
Cervical screening how often, for what age groups + how is it done?
A
25-49 (every 3 years) 50-64 (every 5 years)
Rotate 5 times clockwise direction in cervical os
3
Q
What is a lead time bias?
A
Having screening in place means that diagnosis occurs earlier than if no screening. The difference in time between diagnoses is the lead time
4
Q
What is the screening for breast cancer - how often, what age group + what is it?
A
Mammography to women between 50-70 y/o every 3 years
5
Q
What is the screening for bowel cancer - how often, what age group + what is offered?
A
Faecal occult blood every 2 years from 60-69 y/o - it is being extended to 74
