Thousands of women miss out on vital breast cancer scans because they have to book themselves

Thousands of women miss out on vital breast cancer scans because they have to book themselves Women's lives are in danger from having to book their own mammograms, as evidence suggests thousands are missing out on vital breast cancer checks.

Before the pandemic, all women received mammogram appointments with a set date and time.

But the NHS now recommends 'open invitations', which require women to call and book their own appointment. The Daily Mail

See also:

• Did the use of open invitations in place of timed appointment invitations reduce the uptake of breast screening in the London region during the COVID-19 recovery? (open access) Journal of Medical Screening