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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

Missed appointment linked to increased risk of breast cancer death

Women who miss their initial breast cancer screening appointment face a significantly elevated risk of dying from the disease, new research has revealed.

Scientists found that skipping this crucial first check-up increases a woman's lifetime mortality risk from breast cancer by 40 per cent.

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