Screening for the over 65s
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TJ Day, Posted on:
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General information, NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme, NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, NHS Breast Screening Programme, NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme
...test uses an ultrasound scan to look for a dangerous swelling (aneurysm) in the aorta. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is life-threatening if it bursts, but finding one via screening means...