2 million+ women in England missed breast cancer screenings in 3 years, possibly leading to 30K overlooked cases.

Over two million eligible women in England have missed breast cancer screenings in the past three years, with 35.4% not participating despite a rise in uptake. NHS data indicates that around 30,000 breast cancer cases may have been overlooked since 2018. Early detection significantly increases survival rates. NHS England urges women to attend screenings and monitor breast health, offering mobile screening services to improve access.

October 17, 2024
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