Ceasing women from the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Published February 2004
A woman should only be ceased from breast screening call and recall if she:
- has had a bilateral mastectomy
- is terminally ill and a screening invitation would be distressing
- has made her own informed choice that she no longer wishes to be invited for breast screening
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- Why are women under 50 not routinely invited?
- Are women screened over the age of 70?
- Screening women at higher risk
- Does breast screening save lives?
- Does breast screening have any risks?
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