Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study
Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.
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"Any changes must be accessible and equitable, taking into consideration the anxiety that extra referrals might cause for women."
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Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.
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