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Breast screening

Breast screening is a test for breast cancers that are too small to see or feel. Breast screening can detect cancer early and reduce the number of women who die from it.

Anyone in Scotland aged 50-70 years old with breasts are offered breast screening.

Why is breast screening important?

Brs Why Is Screening Important

Information for trans/non-binary people

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Last updated: 25 October 2024

Next review date: 31 January 2025