Bowel Cancer
Easy read guide to having a colonoscopy
Breast Cancer
Easy read guide to breast screening
Beyond Words, Easy Health and the film made by and for women with learning disabilities in partnership with NHS Bristol.
https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/primary-breast-cancer/supporting-someone/supporting-people-with-learning-disabilities/
CoppaFeel have developed with Ansar Projects and Orchid which includes going for a mammogram, know your body, self-checking and signs of changes for breast cancer: https://coppafeel.org/resources-for-people-with-a-learning-disability/.
Cervical Cancer
What is cervical screening? - NHS
• All women aged 25 to 64 are invited by letter to cervical screening to check the health of their cervix. Cervical screening used to be called a smear test.
• Everyone with a cervix should go for cervical screening
• The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina
• It’s not a test for cancer, it’s a test to help prevent cancer
• During the screening appointment, a small sample of cells will be taken from your cervix.
• The sample is checked for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. These are called “high risk” types of HPV.
• If these types of HPV are not found, you do not need any further tests.
• If these types of HPV are found, the sample is checked for any changes in the cells of your cervix. These can be treated before they get a chance to turn into cervical cancer.
• the nurse or doctor will tell you when you can expect your results letter.
Accessing cervical screening with the right support for people with a learning disability (YouTube video)
Easy read guide to cervical screening
