Cancer screening programmes

Cancer screening plays an important role in detecting cancer or changes that may lead to cancer, often before symptoms develop. The NHS offers national screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancer, helping to improve outcomes through prevention and earlier detection.

Improving participation in screening and reducing inequalities in access are key priorities for Thames Valley Cancer Alliance.

We work closely with NHS screening and immunisation teams, primary care colleagues, local authorities and community partners to help more eligible people access screening, particularly those from communities where uptake is lower.

This work supports the ambitions of the National Cancer Plan for England to improve cancer outcomes and ensure more people benefit from earlier diagnosis.

Explore the screening programmes below to find out more.