Tag: screening age 40
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Clare Calls to Start Breast Cancer Screening at 40 and Include Men in Awareness Drive
Clare Councillors Propose Earlier BreastCheck Screening and a Broader Awareness Drive A motion raised in Clare County Council urges extending the national BreastCheck programme to women aged 40-74, aligning with European guidelines that recommend earlier screening. The proposal, led by Cllr. Howard, asks the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the National Screening Service Advisory Committee…
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Clare Council Pushes to Lower Screening Age to 40 and Include Men in Breast Cancer Awareness
Clare Council Advocates Earlier Screening and Inclusive Education Clare County Councillors have tabled a motion urging health authorities to extend the BreastCheck screening programme to women aged 40-74 and to roll out a comprehensive educational drive that includes men. The motion, framed by Cllr Howard and supported by colleagues across party lines, calls on the…