Letter to the Editor: Remove the upper age limit for breast screening
A retired individual argues for the immediate abolition of the Swedish health authority's age limit for breast cancer screening, citing the unnecessary deaths of the elderly during the pandemic.
People with a certain birthday urged to get screening that diagnosed thousands in 2025
The NHS is urging women aged 50 to 70 to participate in regular breast screenings, emphasizing early detection of breast cancer which diagnosed thousands last year.
Saskatchewan women advocate for shorter mammogram wait times
Women in Saskatchewan are calling for reduced wait times for mammograms following a recent policy change lowering the screening age for breast cancer.
Breast cancer screenings cost millions of euros, but too few lives are saved
Breast cancer screenings are costly in Lithuania, yet the number of lives saved remains disappointingly low according to patient experiences and healthcare data.
Sir Keir Starmer shares breast cancer update after NHS nurse fights for change
Sir Keir Starmer discusses support for lowering the age of breast cancer screening in response to an NHS nurse's campaign.
Doctor A. Δesas on cancer, which affects both 50-year-olds and 80-year-olds: it used to seem completely impossible
Doctor Alvydas Δesas emphasizes the importance of earlier breast cancer detection, noting increased participation in screening programs among younger women.
Blind Women in Breast Cancer Prevention: Millimeter by Millimeter
The article discusses how blind and visually impaired women, such as Lisa-Marie Schmidt, use their sense of touch to detect breast tissue and abnormalities during cancer screenings.
Breast cancer screening coverage in Latvia is still insufficient, concludes SPKC
In Latvia, despite positive trends in cancer screening coverage and decreased mortality rates, public response to screening programs remains lower than desired, according to data from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
The Prosecutor's Office archives the complaints about breast cancer screening due to lack of legal indications
The Prosecutor's Office of Andalusia has archived complaints regarding errors in the breast cancer screening program, finding no criminal offense involved.
The Andalusian Prosecutor's Office does not see a crime in the actions of two former Health Councilors in the breast cancer screening
The Andalusian Prosecutor's Office has shelved complaints regarding breast cancer screening, finding no criminal indications against the elected officials, and has forwarded the cases to various provincial prosecutors for further, separate investigation due to differing circumstances in the complaints.
The Public Prosecutor's Office archives the complaints about breast cancer screening due to lack of criminal evidence
The Public Prosecutor's Office has shelved the complaints against senior officials regarding the non-fulfillment of healthcare in breast cancer detection programs, citing no criminal evidence.
The Prosecutor's Office dismisses complaints against the Andalusian Government over the screening crisis but requests case-by-case investigations
The Superior Prosecutor's Office of Andalusia has dismissed the investigation into failures in the breast cancer screening program but has called for individual cases to be investigated.
The Andalusian Prosecutor's Office files the first complaints against the Moreno Government for the 'failures' in cancer screenings
The Andalusian Prosecutor's Office has closed an investigation into failures in the breast cancer screening program, which led to a significant political crisis for the Andalusian government under Juan Manuel Moreno.
Polaris Bank launches free breast cancer screening
Polaris Bank has announced a nationwide initiative offering free breast cancer screenings to commemorate World Cancer Day on February 4, 2026, in partnership with Care Organisation and Public Enlightenment.
The Board Shields Itself with Data Protection to Avoid Revealing the Number of Women Who Developed Cancer Due to Screening Failures
The Andalusian government spokesperson stated that they cannot confirm or deny the number of women who developed breast cancer due to screening failures citing data protection laws.
The SAS hires more than half of the 743 professionals planned to strengthen screenings in two months
In just two months, the SAS has successfully hired 435 professionals as part of an action plan initiated after the breast cancer screening crisis, with a total investment of 101 million euros.