The NHS say that one in 3 women who get breast cancer is over 70. That may be logical- the longer you live the greater your chances of getting the disease. But while the average life expectancy for women is 83, after the age of 71 you no longer automatically get invited for a mammogram.
In this episode, Victoria talks to Baroness Margaret Hodge, who was diagnosed herself at the age of 80…she talks about her own experience and how she wants a better deal for older women.
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Future Dreams has a range of support services available to you. We offer a wide range of in-person and online services providing practical, emotional and psychological support for those diagnosed with breast cancer, including one-to-one professional advice and counselling. We also host in-person or virtual support groups.
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