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In the UK, women aged 50 to 70 are invited to attend for breast screening every three years as part of a national breast screening programme. This programme aims to find breast cancer very early so that women have the best chance of the cancer being cured. If you are aged over 70 you can continue to have regular screening by making your own appointments at the breast screening clinic.
You may also be referred to a breast clinic for tests at any age if you find a change or lump in your breast tissue that worries you, even if you are already having screening as part of the breast screening programme. Your GP can refer you.
Content last reviewed: 01 September 2006
Page last modified: 14 November 2006
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