A survey has been launched asking women to give their views on breast screening and why they believe some don’t attend routine appointments.
Treatment for breast cancer is most effective when found and diagnosed early. The NHS Breast Screening Programme aims to detect breast cancer at a very early stage.
Women automatically get their first invite for breast screening between the ages of 50 and 53 and will then be invited every three years until they turn 71. Women aged 71 or over can contact their breast screening unit to make an appointment every three years.
Screening units do not offer drop-in screening on request; women with breast symptoms should see their GP.
The Public Health Programmes Team, NHS England for the North East and North Cumbria are interested to understand what women think about breast screening and what might be preventing some women from attending an appointment.
Whether you have attended a breast screening appointment before or not, your views are wanted. The anonymous survey, which will take only a few minutes to complete, can be accessed via the link below or the QR code – use the camera on your mobile device and aim the screen at the QR Code and tap to open the survey.
Breast Screening in the North East and North Cumbria Survey – We need your help!
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