Petitions/Fund Breast Cancer Screening from Age 40 & Alternative Screening Options
StatusClosed
Opened11 Nov 2024
Closes11 May 2025
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We urge the Government to fund breast cancer screening at 40+, as thousands under 50 are diagnosed yearly. Early screening can save lives and lessen the need for aggressive treatments. Invest in alternative screening, including options for dense breast tissue, to help ensure no one is overlooked.

Screening from 40 could save lives through earlier detection. The U.S. and Australia have earlier screening. Additionally, we call on the Government to promote, encourage, and support the million women who missed their screening invitations in 2021/22, remind newly eligible patients turning 50, re-engage those who have ignored past invites, and promote regular self-checks for early detection in mainstream media.

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Wera Hobhouse
1Wera Hobhouse MP
Bath
91
Tom Rutland
2Tom Rutland MP
East Worthing and Shoreham
49
Mims Davies
3Mims Davies MP
East Grinstead and Uckfield
48
Peter Lamb
4Peter Lamb MP
Crawley
44
Joe Robertson
5Joe Robertson MP
Isle of Wight East
42
Kirsty McNeill
6Kirsty McNeill MP
Midlothian
37
Chris Vince
7Chris Vince MP
Harlow
35
Ms Diane Abbott
8Ms Diane Abbott MP
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
34
Sir Oliver Dowden
9Sir Oliver Dowden MP
Hertsmere
34
Marie Goldman
10Marie Goldman MP
Chelmsford
32
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