breast cancer screening Flashcards
1
Q
who is the screening programme available to?
A
The NHS invites all women aged 50-70 for a mammogram every three years.
2
Q
what is offered to women with increased risk?
A
annual mamography from age 30
3
Q
what things would suggest someone is high risk for breast cancer?
A
A first-degree relative with breast cancer under 40 years
A first-degree male relative with breast cancer
A first-degree relative with bilateral breast cancer, first diagnosed under 50 years
Two first-degree relatives with breast cancer
