Health routines after your transplant

Health routines after my transplant

After transplantation you are at a higher risk of some types of cancer. It is strongly recommended that you attend any cancer screening tests provided by your GP. Please check below to know more about cancer screening.

Cervical screening
Who needs to have it? All women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64
How often? Every three years for those aged 25 to 49, every five years from the ages of 50 to 64.

Breast self-examination
Who needs to have it? All women are encouraged to check their breasts at regular intervals.
How often? Every month

Breast screening mammograms
Who needs to have it? All women aged 50 to 70. Women over 70 can self-refer.
How often? Every 3 years

Bowel cancer screening
Who needs to have it? Everyone aged 60 to 74. If you’re 75 or over, you can ask for a kit every two years by phoning the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60.
How often? A home test kit every two years

Testicle self-examination
Who needs to have it? All men are encouraged to check their testicles at regular intervals
How often? Every month

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening
Who needs to have it? Men aged 65 and over. Men over 65 can self-refer, and it only needs to be performed once

Diabetic eye screening
Who needs to have it? People with diabetes
How often? Annual diabetic eye test

Dental health
We advise you to visit your dentist at least once a year after your transplant. Because you are on tablets that lower your immune system, we want to reduce the risk of infections in your mouth that can be transmitted to other parts of your body, such as your heart. Some medicines can affect your gums, so it is important the dentist checks these regularly too.