GM Policy Hub are delighted to invite you to a seminar presenting findings from the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Younger Women (BCAN-RAY) study.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK, with around 55,000 new cases nationally and 3,000 new cases in Greater Manchester each year. Despite breast cancer being the leading cause of death for women aged 35-50 in the UK, there is currently no systematic mechanism to identify women at increased risk who do not have a family history of the disease. Reaching these women represents a major unmet need as they could benefit from earlier screening and preventive strategies.
Launched in 2023, the BCAN-RAY study evaluated a comprehensive risk assessment approach for women aged 30-39. At this seminar Dr Sarah Hindmarch, Research Associate in Cancer Early Detection, will share insights from the Greater Manchester trial, including:
- The psychological impact of taking part
- The acceptability of the risk assessment strategy
- Uptake of screening and preventive options among those identified as increased risk
- Implications for future breast screening and prevention services
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To register email: policy@manchester.ac.uk with your name, job title, organisation, and any dietary or access requirements or support needs.