Breast Cancer: Screening
(asked on 19th July 2022) - View Source
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to raise awareness of the NHS's Breast Screening Programme.
This question was answered on 25th July 2022
NHS England works with stakeholders such as cancer charities, to raise awareness of breast screening, including planning for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2022. NHS.UK provides information on the breast screening process, including ‘surveillance screening’ for individuals at higher risk of breast cancer. It also provides information on checking breasts regularly and any signs of concern.