Find it early, while treatment is at its simplest.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the UK. Most cases happen after 50, but screening saves lives at any age by catching changes before they can be felt. Our Breast Cancer Screen combines a detailed history, time with a doctor, a clinical breast examination, and mammography — the most effective tool we have for finding breast cancer early.
Breast cancer is common, and early detection changes outcomes
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the UK, and around 8 in 10 cases occur in women over 50. It's also one of the clearest examples of why screening matters: when found at the earliest stage, before a lump can be felt or symptoms appear, survival rates exceed 95% at five years. Screening doesn't prevent breast cancer, but it consistently finds it earlier, when treatment is simpler and more likely to succeed.
- Most common cancer in women — affecting roughly 1 in 7 women in the UK over a lifetime
- Age-related risk — risk rises steadily from 40 onward, which is why screening starts here
- Earlier finding, simpler treatment — screen-detected cancers are usually smaller and may need less extensive treatment than those found later
What's included — four parts, one complete picture
Every Breast Cancer Screen brings together your history, a clinical opinion, a physical examination, and imaging, so nothing is assessed in isolation.
A structured questionnaire covering your personal, reproductive and family history, so your doctor has the full picture from the start.
A face-to-face discussion of your history and risk factors, and a chance to ask questions before any examination takes place.
A clinical examination of both breasts and the surrounding lymph nodes, checking for lumps, changes in shape or texture, or skin and nipple changes.
An X-ray of the breast tissue, offered from age 40 — the most effective tool available for finding breast cancer before it can be felt.
Your mammogram schedule
Yearly mammograms are offered from age 40, when breast tissue is typically less dense and imaging becomes more reliable.
From 50, mammograms move to a 3-yearly interval, in line with national screening guidance.
If you have a first-degree relative (mother, sister or daughter) diagnosed with breast cancer, particularly at a younger age, or a known BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation, your doctor may recommend earlier or more frequent screening — discussed during your history-taking and doctor consultation.
What happens with your results
Results explained in your report, with your recommended next screening date based on your age.
Findings that need a closer look — additional mammogram views, ultrasound, or a follow-up appointment — before a decision is made.
Findings suspicious for cancer trigger a prompt referral to a Breast Specialist for assessment, which may include a biopsy.
If you're insured or paying privately, this referral happens directly and quickly within the private pathway. If you're not going through private care, we can, with your consent, share the findings with your GP so they can refer you onto the NHS two-week wait (2WW) urgent suspected-cancer pathway.
How to access the Breast Cancer Screen
Book directly with your policy details. We'll confirm cover and any excess before your appointment.
Book and pay directly for your screen, with results and any onward referral handled privately throughout.
If you'd rather not pay privately for onward care, we'll ask your consent to share results with your GP, who can refer you onto the NHS 2-week wait pathway.
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