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Skipping first breast cancer screening raises lifetime death risk by 40%, Swedish study finds.
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.
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.
While cancer incidence was similar, delayed detection led to higher death rates.
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.
Saltarse el primer examen de detección del cáncer de mama aumenta el riesgo de muerte de por vida en un 40%, según el estudio sueco.