Cancer Screening
Page created: 21 July 2026
Page created: 21 July 2026
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Cancer is a condition where cells in the body grow in an uncontrolled way. Speak to a GP if you notice any symptoms that are not normal for you. This link will take you to more information from the NHS regarding cancer, it's symptoms, causes, and links to more support.
The HPV vaccine protects against HPV infection. The HPV vaccine used in the NHS vaccination programme is called Gardasil 9. It protects against nine types of HPV - HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58.
Most people under the age of 25 will need just one dose of the vaccine.
Sometimes this vaccination is called the ‘cervical cancer vaccine’ because it has been proven to reduce rates of cervical cancer in England.
But the vaccine also protects against types of HPV that can cause cancers of the mouth, throat, vulva, vagina, penis and anus. It also protects against genital warts.
The NHS has further information on the HPV vaccine, including dosing and potential side effects..
Screening is a way of finding out if people have a higher chance of having a health problem, so that early treatment can be offered or information given to help them make informed decisions. This page gives an overview of screening, with links to the different types of screening offered by the NHS in England. You will also find more information below regarding breast, bowel, and cervical screening.
Early diagnosis of cancer is vital; detecting a problem early on can mean that treatment is more effective.
Cancer experts will be visiting locations across Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull on a bus dedicated to providing health checks and important screening information about cancer.
The bus aims to give our local communities the opportunity to not only catch any warning signs of cancer as early as possible, but it will also be a chance for people to talk to a host of professionals, from the NHS to MacMillan Cancer Support and Diabetes UK.
At the cancer bus, NHS staff and our partners will share signs to look out for, how to live the healthiest possible life and signpost you to useful services.
The bus will be at The Fordbridge Centre, Nine Acres Drive, Fordbridge, B37 5DD on WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER, 9.30am to 3.30pm.
National cancer charities offering support and information about cancer, including the symptoms, types, causes and treatments: