Lung Cancer Screening: East Riding of Yorkshire
What is Lung Cancer Screening?
A Lung Cancer Screening consists of an initial phone consultation with a specialist nurse, who will ask you some questions about your breathing and overall lung health and about your lifestyle, family and medical history.
Following this, you may be offered an ultra-low-dose CT scan to check for early signs of lung cancer or other lung diseases. If you are invited to have a scan this will take place in a mobile unit at a convenient location within the local community.
How to book
Clinics are taking place in a phased approach by GP practice (see our FAQs for more info). Past and current smokers, aged between 55 and 74, who are registered with one of the following GPs in Bridlington, are currently being invited for a Lung Cancer Screening:
- Drs Reddy & Nunn (Practice One, Practice Three, Wolds View and Field House)
- Humber Primary Care (Practice Two and Manor House)
If eligible for a Lung Cancer Screening, you’ll receive a letter from your GP inviting you to make an appointment, simply call the telephone number on your letter to book. Please do not turn up at the mobile unit without an appointment as we will be unable to see you.
Where is my nearest Lung Cancer Screening mobile unit?
The Lung Cancer Screening mobile unit is located at Bridlington Hospital, Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QP.
What if I am not eligible but have concerns?
Lung Cancer Screenings are being offered to past and present smokers aged between 55 and 74, and who are registered with a local GP. This is because research shows these people are most at risk of developing lung problems.
If you or someone you know doesn’t fit into the criteria for a Lung Cancer Screening but is worried about any of the symptoms below a GP appointment should be sought as soon as possible:
- A persistent cough or change in your normal cough
- Coughing up blood
- Being short of breath
- Unexplained tiredness or weight loss
- An ache or pain when breathing or coughing
- Appetite loss
Find out more
More information is available in this booklet.
An EasyRead version is also available.
If you require information in another language, please contact comms.hnycanceralliance@nhs.net