FAQs
You may have lots of questions about your lung health check. We’ve answered some of the most common ones
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When is it coming to my area?
We are rolling out lung health checks and a mobile CT screening programme to detect lung cancer and any other lung abnormalities as early as possible.
Bradford District and Craven
The roll out of the lung health check programme is being phased across GP practices, so not all practices will be involved at the same time.
You will be invited for a lung health check if you are eligible. You will be invited if you are aged between 55 – 74 years old, are a smoker or ex-smoker and are registered with a GP in Bradford District and Craven.
- Addingham Medical Centre
- Baildon Medical Practice
- Bingley Medical Practice
- Bradford Student Health Service
- Cross Hills Health Centre
- Dr I M Raja & Partner
- Dyneley House Surgery
- Fisher Medical Centre
- Grange Medical Centre
- Grange Park Surgery
- Haworth Medical Practice
- Idle Medical Practice
- IG Medical (Ilkley Moor & Grassington Doctors)
- Ilkley & Wharfedale Medical Practice
- Leylands Medical Practice
- Ling House (North Street Surgery)
- Low Moor Surgery
- New Otley Road Medical Practice (The Family Practice)
- Oak Glen Surgery
- Oakworth Medical Practice
- Park Grange Medical Centre
- Saltaire & Windhill Medical Practice
- Silsden & Steeton Medical Practice
- Springfield Surgery
- The City Practice
- The Ridge Medical Practice (Horton Bank Practice)
- The Willows Medical Centre
- Townhead Surgery
- Wibsey & Queensbury Medical Practice
- Wilsden Medical Practice
Common questions
Lung health checks are quite new, so it’s understandable that you may have some questions.
Questions
Who can I contact for more information?
If you live in Bradford District and Craven, please speak to your GP practice who can offer further advice or you can choose to wait for your invitation to get your lung health check.
I live in Bradford District and Craven but my GP Practice is not offering the lung health check. Why?
The roll out of programme is being phased across practices, so not all practices will be involved at the same time. If you are worried about your lung health, please speak to your GP practice.
What is CT scan?
It is a special CT (Computed Tomography) scan that uses a very low dose of radiation and a computer to take a detailed picture of your lungs. You can watch our video that shows what your scan will be like here.
Is it uncomfortable?
The scan is painless and you will be able to eat, drink and drive as normal before and after your scan.
Are there any risks to having a CT scan?
CT scanners use a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of your lungs. By using the very latest CT scanners, we are able to reduce the amount of radiation needed. The chance of this scan saving your life by detecting an early cancer is far greater than the chance of the scan causing you any harm.
What will happen at the CT scan?
During the scan, you will usually lie flat on your back on a bed that moves slowly through the CT scanner. The scanner is shaped like a ring and it rotates around a small section of your body as you pass through it.
When a scan is taken, you will need to lie still and follow simple breathing instructions for 10 seconds. This makes sure the pictures are not blurred.
You can watch our video that shows what your scan will be like here.
When do I get the results?
You will get your results from us within four weeks.
I had my invite a while ago but didn’t book a screening test. Can I still arrange one?
As long as the screening is still available in your area, it isn’t too late to arrange a screening. Please speak to your GP practice who can offer further advice.
What are the signs of lung cancer?
It is important to look out for anything that is unusual for you, especially:
- 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
If you notice one or more of these symptoms, see your GP as soon as possible. Do not wait for another scan.
What can I do to reduce my risk of lung cancer?
Many people who have been smoking for years and who have tried to quit multiple times have successfully stopped smoking. If you do smoke and would like to stop, there are friendly, free and local stop smoking services waiting for you to get in touch.
The nurse at your lung health check can put you in touch with these services, you can ask GP or contact NHS Smokefree on 0300 123 1044 or visit www.nhs.uk/smokefree
I want to stop smoking, what local support is there?
Residents of Kirklees can self refer to our wellness service. It offers 1–1 individual and group sessions in local communities and at different times, including evening sessions. Click here for more information.
Residents of Bradford can find information about a range of local stop smoking support services on the Living Well website.
I’m thinking about stopping smoking and need inspiration.
For video links to lots of inspirational stories of people that have stopped smoking, or to get more information click here.
I’m scared I have cancer, what can I do?
The first thing to do is speak to your GP. They will help you identify the next steps.
