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flag Skipping first breast cancer screening raises lifetime death risk by 40%, Swedish study finds.

flag Women who skip their first breast cancer screening face a 40% higher lifetime risk of dying from the disease, a large Swedish study published in the BMJ shows. flag Analyzing nearly half a million women invited to initial mammograms between 1991 and 2020, researchers found that 32% did not attend, and these women were more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancer and less likely to attend future screenings. flag While cancer incidence was similar, delayed detection led to higher death rates. flag The findings highlight the first screening as a critical opportunity for long-term prevention, urging improved outreach and support to boost participation and reduce mortality.

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