Over 70? You are still entitled to breast screening

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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.

Over 70? You are still entitled to breast screening - PDF format, 467Kb
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Published January 2007

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Copies of the English leaflet can be obtained free of charge from the Department of Health publication orderline: 08701 555 455, Fax: 01623 724 524, Email orders: dh@prolog.uk.com.

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