Can I walk into the mobile breast screening unit and request a mammogram?
Sorry, the NHS Breast Screening Programme doesn't operate on a walk-in basis. It invites women in the target age group (50 to 70) for routine breast screening every three years.
If you have found something that worries you or are concerned about your breast health, don't wait for your routine screening appointment. You should contact your GP in the usual way.
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- What does the NHS Breast Screening Programme do?
- When was the NHS Breast Screening Programme set up?
- What happens at a breast screening unit?
- Why are women under 50 not routinely invited?
- Are women screened over the age of 70?
- Does breast screening save lives?
- Does breast screening have any risks?
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