Whole-body MRI cancer screening scans
Our private whole-body MRI cancer screening scans are a comprehensive and reliable way to check your health and detect any signs of cancer.
They’re non-invasive and painless, using advanced imaging technology to scan your entire body for any abnormalities or growths that could indicate cancer. We cover all the major organs and systems, including the brain, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, colon, prostate, breast, ovaries, uterus, thyroid, lymph nodes and bones.
Well-person self-referral service
You can take control of your health, even if you currently feel healthy. Well-person self-referral can provide reassurance of health or flag up any early signs that may indicate cancer, before any symptoms start to show.
Click the button below to read more about the process and begin your healthcare journey.
Current price: £1,750.
Speak to your GP about a referral
If you have symptoms that may indicate cancer or you have already been diagnosed, the self-referral service is not suitable for you. However, your GP can still refer you to us for a private whole-body MRI scan, if they believe it is the right option, using the form below.
Why choose Paul Strickland Scanner Centre for your MRI whole-body cancer screening scan?
Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is the world leader in whole-body MRI for cancer and has done more scans of this type than any other centre in the world. The scan usually takes between 30 and 40 minutes, using one of our up-to-date, recently installed, artificial intelligence enabled MRI scanners. You’ll be taken care of by specialist radiographers and your results will be reviewed and written up by our experienced oncology experts.
Why should you consider having a whole-body MRI scan for cancer screening?
Our whole-body cancer scan is a valuable tool for early detection and prevention of cancer. It can help you:
- Find out if you have cancer before it causes any symptoms or spreads to other parts of your body.
- To reduce your anxiety and uncertainty about your health status especially if there are risk factors such as a strong family history of cancers developing in younger family members.
- Take proactive steps to improve your lifestyle and reduce your cancer risk factors.
Who should consider having a whole-body MRI cancer check?
Our whole-body cancer scan is suitable for anyone who wants to have a thorough and accurate assessment of their cancer risk. It is especially recommended for people who have:
- A family history or personal history of cancer
- A genetic mutation or syndrome that increases their cancer risk
- Exposure to environmental toxins or radiation that could cause cancer
- Symptoms or signs that could indicate cancer (requires GP referral)
We scan for cancers that the NHS does not look for in an active way. The whole-body MRI scan supplements the NHS screening programme and is not a replacement.
Things that you should know about whole-body MRI cancer screening
1. Whole-body MRI can miss very early cancers that measure < 1cm in size. Hence, it is important to be looked after by a general physician who has a holistic view and can provide long-term care and advice.
2. Cancer screening tests offered by the NHS for specific areas in the body (e.g., mammograms, colonoscopy, stool test for blood, low-dose chest CT, serum PSA) can detect cancer at specific sites and are complementary to whole-body MRI scans. They should be undertaken when recommended by the physician or where appropriate.Â
About your self-referred cancer screening scan
Why book this screening scan
This screening scan can offer peace of mind to the healthy or by flagging up any early signs of cancer before the first symptoms start to show. And early diagnosis has been shown to improve survival rates.
The Centre offers the benefits of forty years’ focus on cancer scanning and diagnosis for the NHS and private sectors alike. The service is built on the work of experienced specialist consultant radiologists taking advantage of advanced imaging technology, working together for your benefit.
The process
By clicking the link below, you’ll be taken to a form where we’ll gather important health information, including your medical history, risk factors, MRI safety checks, and your GP’s contact details.
Please note, not everyone is suitable for a cancer screening whole-body MRI scan and many of the questions on the form aim to ensure your safety and eligibility for the scan.
After submitting the form, you should hear from us within 5 working days to schedule your appointment, which will be confirmed in writing (by email or post).
The scan will be seen by two of our expert consultant radiologists – oncology specialists – who will examine your scan images and will gather their findings into a formal report.
Your report and scan images will be sent to you within two weeks of having your scan, and a copy of the report will also be shared with your GP. If there are any urgent findings that require further medical attention, you’ll be notified, and you should then contact your GP for follow-on care.
Reporting standards
- Our consultant radiologists will use the Onco-RADS grading system to classify their findings,
- Onco-RADS 1-2 indicates benign lesions that do not require follow-up.
- Onco-RADS 3 suggests indeterminate findings that need further investigation and/or follow-up.
- Onco-RADS 4-5 denotes suspicious lesions that require biopsy or physician review for definitive diagnosis and management.
- Any findings of Onco-Rads 3, 4 or 5 should be followed up with your GP who can handle ongoing investigations and care as needed. A copy of the report will have been sent to your GP at the same time as it is made available to you.
Paying for your scan
The well-person, self-referred scan currently costs £1,750.
You will be asked to pay 50% of this fee when your scan is booked. The remainder is payable on arrival at the Centre for your scan.
Please note that the 50% fee may not be refundable in some circumstances, even if the scan does not take place (please see Terms and Conditions).
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