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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Study Says Breast Cancer Checks Miss Younger Women At Risk
Caption: Study Says Breast Cancer Checks Miss Younger Women At Risk. A new study has found that current NHS screening rules may be missing the vast majority of women under 50 who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers say existing guidelines focus mainly on inherited genetic risk and do not take enough account of other factors, including lifestyle. Using a new risk assessment tool, the study identified eight times more women under 50 who later developed breast cancer than current screening criteria would have detected. Routine breast screening is generally offered only to older women, while younger women are usually eligible only if they have a strong family history of the disease. The researchers say broader risk assessments could help identify more women who would benefit from earlier screening. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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