Breast checks at record levels but first-timers missing out
Daily Express|February 19, 2025
SEVEN in 10 women eligible for breast cancer screenings were up to date in England last year - a record, the NHS revealed.
Storm Newton
Breast checks at record levels but first-timers missing out

This meant 4.61 million showed up for their mammogram, inset, which are offered to 50 to 71-yearolds on a three-yearly cycle.

The number of women taking up the invite rose to 70% in 2024 alone, up from 64.6%. Around 2.5 million women were asked to book an appointment with 1.75 million attending.

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