WOMEN are being encouraged to attend vital breast screening.
NHS South East Essex, in partnership with Southend Hospital, has launched a new breast screening campaign to encourage women to attend mammogram appointments.
Mammograms can detect small changes in breast tissue, which may go unnoticed by a physical examination. This tissue can be an early indication of breast cancer, and detecting it at an early stage can improve the chances of successful treatment and recovery.
Women between the age of 50 and 70, who are registered with a GP, will be sent an appointment to visit their local mobile breast screening unit in Thorpe Bay and Rayleigh.
A new website, www.essexbreastscreening.nhs.uk has been set up to provide women with more information about the service.
GP and medical director for NHS South East Essex, Dr Rupert Halliday, said: “The service is consistent in its high standards. It’s time-efficient and free.
“More importantly, it gives every woman either positive assurance they are clear, or the best possible chance to beat breast cancer.”
Breast screening is provided free of charge every three years to women aged 50 to 70 who are registered with a GP. Women over 70 will need to book an appointment by calling the breast screening unit on 01702 385024.
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