The North Midlands Breast Screening has announced that there has been a marked increase in women attending breast screening appointments following a recent campaign
As we reported in November 2017, patients who met the criteria and who were registered with the Cumberland House and Mansion House surgeries were invited to attend a breast screening appointment. The breast screening took place at County Hospital, Stafford, between November 2017 and May 2018.
Gina Newman, Health Improvement Practitioner, said:
“We are delighted that we have seen an increase in uptake since we last screened the Stone area in 2014. Client satisfaction surveys from the Stone residents have been extremely positive with ladies commenting that they were very happy with the location and the service that they received.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community in enabling me to highlight the importance of attending for breast screening. If any eligible ladies have missed their appointment and wish to attend for breast screening, they can contact 0300 123 1463.”
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Breast awareness fact file
- Women of all ages can be affected by breast cancer
- Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women over the age of 50
- 1 in 3 women who get breast cancer are 70 – screening is available to women over 70
- Around 140 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every day
- More women are surviving breast cancer than ever before
- Early detection saves lives – routine screening saves around 1,400 lives each year
- Men can also get breast cancer, but it is rare
- A healthy weight, limiting alcohol, physical activity and not smoking all help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer
- Screening is still possible for women with implants
- All women need to self-examine regularly
Be breast aware and follow the five-point code issued by the Department of Health:
1 – Know what is normal for you
2 – Know what changes to look for
3 – Look and feel
4 – Tell your GP about any changes straight away
5 – Go for breast screening when invited
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