Even if you don’t have symptoms, cancer screenings are important in detecting potential health issues before they become more serious. Early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. Let’s discuss the importance of cancer screenings and explore the private cancer screening tests offered at Oakley Medical Practice.
How do Cancer Screenings Work?
Cancer screenings are simple tests that aim to find early signs of cancer in people without symptoms. If cancer is found early, it’s often easier to treat or cure. By the time symptoms appear, the cancer may have already grown or spread.
Cancer screenings can include:
- Physical exams: Checking for signs such as lumps or growth of unusual moles.
- Blood tests: Blood is taken to look for signs of cancer.
- Biopsy: A sample of tissue is analysed to check for cancerous cells.
- Genetic testing: Examines your gene variants to determine the higher risks of certain cancers.
Why are Cancer Screenings Important?
Cancer screenings are important because they detect cancer early, when it’s easier to treat and has a higher chance of being cured. Successful treatments stop cancer from spreading to other parts of the body and save lives.
Delays or lack of access to cancer care make treatment more difficult and lower survival chances. This is why screening programmes are important. They diagnose cancer or risk of cancer in the earliest possible stage, before symptoms even appear. Early detection of many common cancers can triple survival rates and reduce the number of deaths. A quicker diagnosis allows for a broader range of treatment options and often less invasive procedures.
Types of Private Cancer Screenings at Oakley Medical Practice
Choosing a private cancer screening not only gives you quicker access to tests but more personalised care. Early detection is a priority, especially if you have a family history of cancer. Countless people feel reassured with private screenings if they feel they won’t receive timely care through the NHS. At The Oakley Medical Practice, there are various private cancer screening options available if you’re interested in early detection.
Private Lung Cancer Screening
Early CDT Lung is a blood test to detect lung cancer early. It measures the levels of autoantibodies produced by your immune system in response to cancer cells. These antibodies can be detected before you even experience symptoms, helping to catch the disease at an earlier, more treatable stage.
Private Prostate Cancer Screening
Stockholm3 is an advanced blood test for prostate cancer detection. It looks at plasma proteins, genetic markers and clinical data to more accurately predict the risk of prostate cancer. This screening can provide a clearer understanding of your risk and help guide the next steps for treatment.
Proclarix is a non-invasive blood test, helping clinicians decide if further testing is needed, such as a prostate biopsy. By analysing protein biomarkers, Proclarix assesses the risk of aggressive prostate cancer, allowing for more informed decisions about next steps.
Private Genetic Cancer Testing
Genetic cancer testing looks for gene changes and assesses hereditary cancer risks. A family member who has cancer is tested to see if they have a cancer risk gene. If a gene is identified, other family members can be tested as well, providing valuable information for early detection.
Private Bladder Cancer Screening
The Bladder EpiCheck test is a urine test that helps detect and monitor bladder cancer. By analysing DNA methylation markers, this test identifies those at high risk. It’s also used for patients who are being monitored for the recurrence of bladder cancer, offering early detection if the cancer returns.
Private Cancer Screenings at Oakley Medical Practice
Cancer screening and early detection can make all the difference when it comes to both treatment and successful outcomes.
At The Oakley Medical Practice, we offer a range of private cancer screening tests to help you detect cancer at its earliest stages. Our caring and personalised approach ensures you feel comfortable throughout your entire screening journey with us.
Take charge of your health today and contact us to schedule your private cancer screening.