Mims Davies MP attended a parliamentary drop in event held by Breast Cancer Now on early diagnosis of breast cancer. She spoke to members of the research and care charity about the importance of early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Breast screening uptake in Mid Sussex was 67.6% in 2020/21, with uptake dropping compared to before the pandemic.
Commenting, Mims said: “I was pleased to attend Breast Cancer Now’s event this week and meet Jane from their team to speak about the importance of the early diagnosis of breast cancer.
I would encourage women who have been invited to screenings to go and get checked and all women to check their breasts regularly and speak to their GP if they notice any changes.”
The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chance of successful treatment. It is therefore important to check your breasts regularly and see your GP if you notice a change.
Checking your breasts is as easy as TLC:
- Touch your breasts: can you feel anything new or unusual?
- Look for changes: does anything look different to you?
- Check any new or unusual changes with a GP
If you want to find out more information you can check out Breast Cancer Now’s website here: https://breastcancernow.org/
If you or someone you know has been impacted by breast cancer you may wish to contact their helpline, which is staffed by breast cancer nurses, who can answer any questions or concerns you may have. The number is: 0808 800 6000.