Missing First Breast Cancer Screening Linked to 40% Higher Death Risk, Study Finds

Missing First Breast Cancer Screening Linked to 40% Higher Death Risk, Study Finds

Credits: Canva

Text

Updated Sep 26, 2025 | 07:54 AM IST

SummaryA long-term study published in the British Medical Journal links missing an initial breast cancer screening to a significantly higher risk of death from the disease. Researchers tracked nearly half a million women for 25 years, underscoring how early screening behaviors may influence later health outcomes and overall survival rates.

End of Article