Q&A: Breast screening

Mammograms are the cornerstone of the screening programme

The UK pioneered the world's first breast screening programme, aiming to pick up cancers early and offer the greatest chance of cure.

The latest review suggests women should continue to attend screening but that the advice they receive on potential harms should be updated.

What is the breast screening programme and why are there calls for change?

What is breast screening?

What can breast screening show?

How is the advice changing?

What should you do if you are invited for screening?

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

What is the treatment?