Early Detection and Screening 

Early Detection   

It is important to be aware of changes in your body and consult your GP if you notice anything unusual.  Most changes are benign but if cancer is present finding it early may improve the odds of satisfactory treatment.   

Screening

Screening is the testing of people with no symptoms to find early signs of disease.  The Cancer Society currently recommends screening for both cervical and breast cancers.  To learn more about what screening programmes are available in New Zealand check out :

 For more information on screening take a look at the following :

Reducing your cancer risk

Cervical screening

National Cervical Screening Programme

Should I have prostate checks?

Risk of breast cancer

Vulval cancer can be prevented

Screening for colorectal cancer

Systematic approach to cancer needed

For more information on cancer take a look at the following : 

Causes of cancer

The history of cancer

What is cancer

Breast cancer

Breast lumps and changes

Cancer of the testicles

Cervical cancer

Leukaemia See also Leukaemia Blood Foundation

Prostate cancer

Bowel cancer

Stomach cancer

Cancer Society funded research

Position Statement

For more information on Position Statements take a look at the following :