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Breast cancer checks missing lots of at risk younger women, says study
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Researchers warn that current NHS breast cancer screening guidelines for women under 50 are too narrow, missing up to 95% of high-risk cases. The study suggests that incorporating lifestyle factors and a new risk assessment tool could significantly improve early detection.
Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Published 4 August 2026, 02:08 BST NHS criteria for screening women under 50 for breast cancer are too narrow and missing up to 95% of those at higher risk of developing the disease, researchers have warned.
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