Why is it important? - Treatment is most effective when breast
cancers are small so early detection is vital - Breast screening
can detect small changes in breast tissue before they can be
seen or felt - As a result, breast screening saves lives due to
earlier detection and treatment of breast cancer - As well as
attending breast screening, women can increase their chances of
catching breast cancer early by being breast aware and reporting
any changes to their doctor. Who’s screened and when? - UK women
aged between 50 and 70 are invited for screening every three
years - This is being extended to women aged 47 to 73 in some
areas of England - Republic of Ireland women aged 50 – 64 are
called every two years - Women at high risk due to their family
history or anyone who detects unusual changes to their breasts
after being referred by their doctor. - Breast screening is free
on the NHS in the UK and a government-funded scheme in the
Republic of Ireland - It’s carried out only by female staff - A
radiographer wi