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Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study
Up to 95% of younger women under 50 who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, according to a study. Researchers warn that existing screening methods fail to identify most at-risk women in this age group.
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