Cancer Pathway And Prumary Care

Question 1

What criteria is used to decide if a condition should be screened for in the population

Answer 1

Wilson’s criteria

Question 2

Wilson’s criteria

Answer 2

Important condition
Well understood condition
Recognisable latent or early symptomatic stage
Easy reliable test
Accepted cost effective treatment
Treatment more effective if started early

Question 3

What cancers are screened for in the uk

Answer 3

Bowel
Breast
Cervical
Retinoblastoma

Question 4

How is retinoblastoma screened for

Answer 4

Check for red reflex at newborn and at 6wks

Question 5

How is bowel cancer screened for

Answer 5

FiT test

Question 6

When is bowel cancer screened for

Answer 6

2 yearly from 60-74

Question 7

When is cervical cancer screened for

Answer 7

3 yearly 25-49 yrs
5 yearly 50-64 years

Question 8

When is breast cancer screened for

Answer 8

3 yearly 50-70yrs

Question 9

Cancer red flags

Answer 9

Unexplained Weight loss
Lumps
Anaemia symtoms
Infection symptoms
Unexpected bleeding
Generally unwell
Intuition
Third presentation for same complaint
Changes in voice, stamina, moles, pain, bowels, complexion,

Question 10

Which 3 cancers are most commonly missed

Answer 10

Ovarian
Pancreatic
Myeloma