Hospital appeal for 'vital' breast screening

'TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY INDIVIDUALS ARE NO EXCEPTION'

- By DEBORAH HALL

MEMBERS of the transgender and non-binary communities should attend screening appointments to prevent the risk of developing breast cancer, a hospital specialist has said.

Transgender men and women should undergo breast screening every three years after the age of 50 if they are registered with their GP as female. Transgender men and transgender women who are registered with their GP as male are not routinely called for screening but can request an appointment if they have any concerns.