Conway Road Medical Practice

Breast Screening

February 2023 update:

1350 of our patients were invited for breast screening between June-July 2022
992 patients attended
952 patients will receive a routine recall
4 patients have had a diagnosis of cancer 
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Regular breast screening (also known as a mammogram) is one of the best ways to spot a cancer that is too small to feel or see. It saves around 1,300 lives each year in the UK.
Anyone registered with a GP as female will be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 and 71. You’ll get a letter in the post inviting you.
Our doctors strongly advise all patients attend for their breast screening when they receive their letter.
If you’re a trans man, trans woman or are non-binary you may be invited automatically, or you may need to talk to your GP surgery or call the breast screening service to ask for an appointment on 0161 291 4444
If you are 71 or over, you can still have breast screening every 3 years if you want to by calling the breast screening service on the number above.
If you have symptoms of breast cancer, such as a breast lump then please make an appointment at the practice, even if you have had a recent normal mammogram. Do not wait to have your next screening appointment. Or CLICK HERE for a symptom checker on the NHS website.
To find out more about breast screening including what to expect at your appointment, please watch the short video below or visit the NHS website

 

YouTube video

We asked some of our patients for their feedback on recent breast screening appointments – please CLICK HERE to view some comments to help ease your mind and explain what to expect!

 

 

Date published: 1st August, 2022
Date last updated: 7th February, 2023