HEALTH SCREENING
Cancer Screening Tests
Cancer screening begins with a high quality history and assessment of your risk. This includes discussing illnesses which may run in your family.
FAST, ACCURATE, COMPREHENSIVE
Once your private GP has completed a thorough history and cancer risk assessment with you, they'll examine you and offer relevant tests and scans, along with advice as to which are most appropriate. At The Hove Practice, we have access to a whole range of testing, using the largest independent laboratory outside of the NHS. Our samples are initially processed on-site shortly after testing and couriered to London each evening for immediate analysis to facilitate accurate and swift results. Once your results are received, your GP will either guide you through them or refer you to the top specialist to do so.
Cancer Screening Blood Tests
Our extensive range of blood tests can help with both cancer detection and/or monitoring.
Cancer Screening Tests
We provide tests for prostate, ovarian, pancreatic, colorectal, liver, and thyroid cancers. Some tests are also available for individuals at high risk, such as those with a family history of cancer. These tests measure specific markers in the blood, helping to identify potential cancer activity or monitor if cancer has returned after treatment. We also offer genetic testing to assess the risk of breast and ovarian cancer for those with a family history.
PSA Test
[Prostate-Specific Antigen]CA-125 Test HE4 + ROMA
[Ovarian]CA 19-9 Test
[Colon]CA 15-3 Text
[Breast and Ovarian]S100
[Melanoma]Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
[Bladder, Uterus, Gastrointestinal]Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) & HCG Test
[Testicular]Thyroglobulin & Calcitonin Test
[Thyroid]Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
[Gastrointestinal]
Genetic Testing and Personalised Support
We also offer genetic testing and counselling for most known genetic conditions, if you have a family history. This includes breast cancer [BRCA Gene Testing], ovarian cancer, and many more. Please discuss your specific genetic testing requirements with your GP - they will talk through the options with you first, to make sure testing is right for you.
X-ray Imaging for Cancer Detection
X-ray imaging can sometimes play a role in cancer screening and monitoring. When appropriate to your care, we may use both X-ray and CT imaging, as it is often a CT that detects cancer as opposed to X-rays alone. X-ray imaging is a widely used diagnostic tool that utilises low levels of radiation to create images of internal body structures.
Chest X-ray
Abdominal X-ray
X-ray and MRI of spine, limbs and joint
CT virtual colonoscopy
CT chest, abdomen and pelvis
Brain MRI
Vascular imaging (including heart, carotids and limbs)
Trucheck Intelli™
Regular cancer screening can be crucial to staying healthy, helping to detect signs of cancer before symptoms appear and catching potential issues early for better outcomes.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Our experienced clinicians work with the largest independent laboratory in the country to offer discreet, private smear tests screening with rapid results, to anyone over the age of 25.
Why Choose The Hove Practice?
Combining traditional models of community-based General Practice with the very best in current medical innovations, we pride ourselves on providing the highest standards of care. With a ‘whole-person’ approach to healthcare, we offer in-person or remote consultations to patients anywhere in the United Kingdom. We're there for you, wherever you are and whenever you need us.
Useful Information
Register with Us
We welcome all ages to register with us and you do not have to be living in Brighton & Hove - we support patients from all over the South of England. You are welcome to use us as a one-off or an occasional service as suits you, or for your ongoing regular healthcare provision.
We can register you with The Hove Practice to arrange any of our Health Screening, General Health or Lifestyle Healthcare services. Registration is free and quick and our helpful team are always on hand to help. There's no ongoing obligation for you to use our services and you don't have to live in Brighton and Hove to join us.
As soon as you book a “New Patient” appointment, you will automatically be sent a digital registration form to complete.
Any Questions?
We hope you've found the information you're looking for, but we also know that sometimes it's nice to just talk. If you still have questions we can help with, we'd love to hear from you.
Feel free to drop our team an email at reception@thehovepractice.co.uk or call us on 01273 733830.
Patient Links and Resources
Cancer Research UK
Patient information and support about cancer and treatment
Macmillan Cancer Support
Providing information and support to cancer patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our FAQs section for general patient information.