Tens of thousands of West Sussex women miss "vital" breast cancer screenings
Tens of thousands of West Sussex women were not up to date with potentially life-saving cancer checks last year, figures show.
Tens of thousands of West Sussex women were not up to date with potentially life-saving cancer checks last year, figures show.
An "alarming" drop in breast cancer screenings across England is a reminder of the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on cancer care and diagnosis, charities say.
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Hide AdNHS England figures show a 44% fall in the number of women who were screened for the disease nationally in 2020-21, while the number who had cancers detected via screening fell by more than a third in the sa