Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 15781

Breast Cancer: Diagnosis

Tabled: 25 November 2024
Answered: 29 November 2024
Named Day

Question

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

LabourTooting

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of including breast density in medical data collection, in the context of diagnosing breast cancer.

Answer

The UK National Screening Committee is currently reviewing the evidence surrounding breast density in screening.Improving early diagnosis of cancer, including breast cancer, is a priority for NHS England. To support early detection and diagnosis, the Nati...

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