The earlier breast cancer is found and treated, the greater the survival rate.
Breast cancers are usually diagnosed as a result of:
- breast awareness
- participation in the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)
We recommend the following resources for information, advice and guidance.
Breast Cancer UK: https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/check-your-breasts/
Cancer Research UK: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer
Breast Cancer Now: https://breastcancernow.org/
NHS breast screening – helping you decide: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/breast-screening-helping-women-decide/nhs-breast-screening-helping-you-decide
NHS breast screening (mammogram): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-screening-mammogram/
