NHS Cancer Screening Programmes

The cancer screening programmes in England are nationally coordinated.

"The NHS Breast Screening Programme is an effective part of the UK's efforts to reduce the death toll from breast cancer. In September 2000, the first research was published which demonstrated that the screening programme has lowered mortality rates from breast cancer in the 55-69 age group. It is estimated that the programme is on course to save 1,250 lives per year (25 per cent reduction in mortality) by the year 2010."



The results of breast cancer screening:
Breast cancer mortality in Copenhagen after introduction of mammography screening