What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK and screening programmes are available, but currently only half of women aged 50-70 in South Leeds are taking up their invitation to be screened. Detecting breast cancer early greatly improves your chance of successful treatment. You
People in South Leeds who have been sent an NHS bowel cancer screening home test kit are being urged to complete the test. GP and the NHS region’s Medical Director for Primary Care Dr Faisel Baig says just a tiny sample detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong.
Invitations to attend breast cancer screenings are currently being sent to women living in areas of Beeston. The Breast Screening Hub will be inviting all eligible patients who are registered with a GP practice in Beeston to attend screenings from June to August 2022. Anyone who has received an invitation
I am a community Screening and Awareness coordinator for the Cancer Wise Leeds project. I work alongside GP Practices and organisations in different communities of south Leeds to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and to help improve the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical screenings. Screening
Invitations to attend breast cancer screenings are currently being sent to women living in areas of Middleton and Hunslet. Anyone who has received an invitation for a breast screening are urged to please book their appointment as soon as possible. Every three years, women in the city aged between 47