MDT Flashcards

1
Q

Which cancers do we screen for in the UK? [4]

A

Retinoblastoma
Bowel-FiT
Cervical
Breast

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2
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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

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3
Q

Which cancer screenings do not fulfil Wilson’s criteria? [2]

A

Prostate
Ovarian

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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

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