Earlier Breast Cancer Screening Can Save Lives – Could It Save Yours?

Breast cancer awareness monthWe hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI – prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.The most common cancer in the UK is breast cancer, which makes up roughly 15% of all new cancer cases.Many people find common misconceptions about mammograms – like how much they might hurt, as well as worries about being recalled – frightening enough to put off booking in for breast screening.But even aside from the fact it’s crucial to go for routine breast screening, on average, patients report mild discomfort during a mammogram. In addition to that, getting recalled often does not mean you’ve been diagnosed with cancer.The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its breast cancer guidance in 2024, recommending that people begin getting mammograms every other year when they turn 40. Its data indicates that doing so, and therefore enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment, could end up reducing breast cancer deaths by as much as 20%.Even though free screenings on the NHS don’t begin until 50 at the youngest, private services like Scan.com can fill the gap.With this private screening option, you can access earlier support, diagnoses, and therefore better treatment odds should you get some news you weren’t hoping for. (Although the company notes that only 4% of women are called back after a mammogram, and many of them will not have breast cancer).They can give you a mammogram without the need for a referral from your GP, from the age of 40, and are one of the nation’s only full-service breast imaging providers. If you’ve got dense breast tissue, which between 40-50% of people with breasts have, then breast MRI and ultrasound exams are also available. Not only that, but you get clinical guidance tailored to your needs. There’s a wide choice of UK clinic locations to choose from, and pricing is transparent, so there’s no need to worry about hidden costs. Private screening mammograms start from £235 – this price includes a consultation with a clinician, scan, referral, and your full results.Diagnosing cancer in the early stages when it isn’t too large and hasn’t spread means that treatment is more likely to be successful.If your family has a history of cancer (we know breast cancer can be hereditary) or perhaps you just want peace of mind, private screening can help.Related...These 10 Home Decor Buys Will Make Your Space Super Cosy For Autumn8 Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses To Keep You Warm And Chic9 Boots That Are Right At The Top Of My Summer-To-Autumn Wishlist

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