Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer

Synopsis

Identifies six major cancers which are amenable to prevention or early treatment. Describes the signs and symptoms which may suggest the presence of an early cancer and discusses the biology of cancer, its causes, clinical investigations and treatment. Covers lung cancer, colorectal cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and testicular cancer, looking at risk factors, early symptoms, investigations, treatment, and ways of minimising the risks. Shows breast and testicular self-examination techniques.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 34 min.

Year of production

1989

Availability

Hire (Graves only)
Sale; 1994 hire: £14.00 (+VAT +p&p) Graves 1999 sale: £75.00 (+VAT +p&p) Leicester Royal Infirmary

Uses

Individuals looking to reduce their risk of cancer.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

breast cancer; cancer; health education

Credits

Director

Russell C J Kightley

Producer

A Ralph Rosenthal

Cast

Andrew Sachs

Sponsor

Name

Commission of the European Community

Distributor

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes

Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy

Name

Leicester General Hospital

Web

http://www.hevu.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0116 258 4716

Fax

0116 258 1547

Address

Health Education Video Unit
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW