Screening for breast cancer

Inequalities in breast cancer stage at diagnosis in the Trent region, and implications for the NHS Breast Screening Programme

“…More than 39 000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and it remains the second biggest cause of cancer deaths. 1 Detecting and treating breast cancer at an early stage in the disease pathway is an effective way to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality associated with breast cancer. 2 To improve early detection and treatment, it is essential to identify risk factors associated with diagnosis at advanced stages that result in higher breast cancer mortality rates.…”