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The NHS Breast Screening Programme provides breast screening every three years for all women from age 47 and over. Women between the ages of 47 and 73 are routinely invited. Although you are not routinely called for screening after the age of 73, you can telephone for appointment for screening after age 73.
Telephone Breast Screening: 0191 445 2554
Telephone Breast Screening: 0191 445 2554
Bowel Cancer Screening
The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme offers screening every two years to all men and women aged 60 to 69 years. From 2014 people up to the age of 73 will be invited. People in this age group will automatically be sent an invitation, then their screening kit, so the tests can be done at home.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Men aged 65 and over will be invited for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening. Aneurysm is more common in men and in older people. Smoking, high blood pressure also increases the risk. The test is simple and painless.
