About 1 in 8 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. If it’s detected early, treatment is more successful and there’s a good chance of recovery.

The NHS offers a free breast screening programme to help detect cancer early.

What Is Screening?

• A mammogram (breast X‑ray) used to detect changes
• Can find problems before symptoms appear

🏥 What Happens If You Seek Help

Step 1 – GP or Referral

• You contact your GP or attend screening
• You may be referred to a specialist clinic

Step 2 – Assessment

At a breast clinic, you may have:

• A physical examination
• A mammogram or ultrasound
• A biopsy (if needed)

👉 These tests help understand what is happening.

Step 3 – Diagnosis

• Results are explained clearly
• If cancer is found, treatment options will be discussed

👉 You will be supported throughout — you are not expected to navigate this alone.

🌱 Treatment Options

If breast cancer is diagnosed, treatment will depend on your situation.

This may include:

• Surgery
• Radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy
• Hormone therapy

👉 Treatment is planned around your needs, and support is provided at every stage.