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How accurate is breast screening?

Breast x-rays are the best way of finding breast cancer early.

However, some cancers are very difficult to see on breast x-rays.  They are not always seen by the person reading them.  Some cancers cannot be seen at all.

All of the breast x-rays are looked at by at least two specialists.

Whatever your age, if you are worried about a breast change, please speak to your doctor, even if you have been for breast screening.