Breast Screening Saves Lives

About 1 in 7 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Breast cancer treatment is more successful and there’s a better chance of recovery if cancers are detected at an early stage, which is why it’s so important for women aged 50 to 71 to attend their breast screening when invited.

If you’ve received a breast screening invitation, you can book an appointment that suits you on the NHS London breast screening website Breastscreening (london-breastscreening.org.uk) If you cannot attend your appointment or missed it, it’s not too late – call the London Breast Screening Hub on 020 3758 2024 to discuss the options available in your local area, which may include evening or weekend appointments.

Breast screening uses an X-ray test called a mammogram that can spot cancers when they are too small to see or feel. The mammographer will always be female. If you have a health condition, disability, or a physical issue which may make having a mammogram difficult, contact the London Breast Screening Hub on 020 3758 2024. They will make reasonable adjustments to ensure the breast screening services are accessible to you.

For more information about breast screening, like what happens at your appointment or where you’ll have it, visit the NHS website Breast screening (mammogram) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Finally, if you notice any changes in your breasts, contact your GP, even if you have recently had a clear breast screening. Do not wait for your next breast screening appointment. Find out more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer using this link: Symptoms of breast cancer in women – NHS (www.nhs.uk)