Over 70? You are still entitled to breast screening

Published January 2007

This leaflet tells women over 70 that they are entitled to request breast screening every three years. It explains the risks of breast cancer and encourages older women to be breast aware.

Arabic (PDF 228Kb)
Bengali (PDF 96Kb)
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English (PDF 467Kb)
Polish (PDF 163Kb)
Punjabi (PDF 70Kb)
Urdu (PDF 283Kb)

Available in other formats

British Sign Language DVD
Audio CD set.

Screening appointment cards for the over 70s

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