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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

Increasing breast cancer screenings could save hundreds of lives a year, researchers say

A new study suggests that enhanced breast screening could detect thousands more cancers annually in the UK, potentially saving hundreds of lives.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that supplementary scans for women with dense breast tissue significantly improved early-stage cancer detection.

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