Health Assessments - Breast Health Check
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 April 2011 11:36
Bupa Breast Health Check
A breast check is a physical and visual examination of the breasts. Additionally we recommend women aged 40 to 50 have mammograms on an annual basis, and those over 50 have mammograms every other year. A mammogram involves having both breasts X-rayed.
Mammography is the most effective means of detecting and investigating breast disease. It can detect a change in breast tissue before you can feel anything unusual yourself. NHS screening programmes offer mammography to all women over 50. There is clinically evidence that mammograms from the age of 40 are valuable in detecting early breast cancer. Bupa Wellness offer mammography to all women over 40 (there may be an additional charge).
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