Cancer screening in Northern IrelandCancer screening in Northern Ireland
Screening can help beat cancer. It’s for people with no symptoms and can spot possible signs of cancer before they’re noticeable.
When you’re invited, don’t ignore it.
Screening programmes in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has 3 national cancer screening programmes - for bowel, cervical and breast. You must be registered with a GP to receive a screening invitation or kit. If you aren’t registered, find a local GP here.
Cancer screening is for people with no symptoms. If you have symptoms, don’t wait for a screening invitation - tell your doctor as soon as possible. Even if you have recently taken part in screening, tell them about anything unusual for you.
Bowel screening
For all people aged 60-74.
Find out what to expect, when you’ll get your kit and how to make the process easier.
Cervical screening
For women, some transgender men and some non-binary people aged 25-64.
Find out what to expect, when you’ll be invited and how to make it more comfortable.
Breast screening
For women, some transgender men and some non-binary people aged 50-70.
Find out what to expect, when you’ll be invited and how to make it more comfortable.