NHS England faces a critical shortage of mammographers, leading to potential delays in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

The Society of Radiographers has warned of a critical shortage of mammographers within the NHS in England, which may lead to late diagnoses and treatment delays for women. All women aged 50 to 71 in England are invited for breast screening every three years. Mammographers, who specialize in breast imaging, face a 19.8% vacancy rate, and some women's cancers may not be detected as promptly as they should be due to the shortage, leading to more complex and harder-to-treat cases. The Society of Radiographers calls for the recruitment of more mammographers to meet the increasing demand on the NHS and help repair the overall workforce crisis.

August 14, 2024
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