MDT Flashcards
1
Q
Which cancers do we screen for in the UK? [4]
A
Retinoblastoma
Bowel-FiT
Cervical
Breast
2
Q
At what ages are the following screened for in the UK
Retinoblastoma:
Bowel-FiT
Cervical
Breast
A
Retinoblastoma: Newborn & 6 weeks
Bowel-FiT: 50-74 every 2 years
Cervical: 25-49
Breast: 50-70
3
Q
Which cancer screenings do not fulfil Wilson’s criteria? [2]
A
Prostate
Ovarian
4
Q
Name 5 red flags in a patient that would indicate cancer in patients [5]
A
Weight Loss
Lumps:
* Anywhere
* Throat/mouth/neck
* Primary or secondary
Symptoms of Anaemia and/or Infections
Unexpected Bleeding:
PU, PV, PR, Resp, Bruises
Changes: voice; stamina/SOB; moles; back pain, bone pain, swallowing; bowels; complexion (jaundice/pallor); itching