Breast Screening

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the UK, with 1 in every 7 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

If breast cancer is detected early, treatment is more likely to be successful and the chances of survival are higher.

One of the best ways to detect breast cancer early is to regularly attend breast screening. A mammogram is able to detect changes before any signs or symptoms appear, this is why it’s important to attend breast screening even if you feel fit and healthy.

Women (registered with an NHS GP) between the ages of 50-71 will be invited to attend free breast screening every 3 years. So please, if you receive your breast screening invitation, don’t delay, attend straight away

For more information visit the QE Gateshead Breast Screening Service Website

Or contact the screening centre on Tel: 0191 445 2554 if you need to rebook or change your appointment.

You can also view or download a copy of the ‘QE Gateshead Breast Screening Service Information Leaflet‘ from the link below. The leaflet provides further information including Screening Locations, Book or Change an Appointment Information and Further Information on Breast Awareness 

 

Download QE Gateshead Breast Screening Service Information Leaflet