Breast screening (mammography) helps to identify signs of breast cancer early. Overall, the breast screening programme finds cancer in around 9 out of every 1,000 women. You’ll automatically get your first invite for breast screening between the ages of 50 and 53. Then you’ll be invited every 3 years until you turn 71.
If you’re a trans man, trans woman or are non-binary you may be invited automatically, or you may need to talk to your GP surgery or call the local breast screening service to ask for an appointment.
During breast screening you’ll have 4 breast X-rays (mammograms), 2 for each breast. Breast screening is usually done by 1 or 2 female mammographers. You can ask them about any questions or concerns you have.
The NHS website provides some useful information:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-screening-mammogram/
