Mammogram

What it measures

• An X-ray of the tissue in the breasts
• The most effective way of detecting early cancers that can't be felt by examination
• All Bupa Wellness mammograms are interpreted by a radiologist
• Recommended every year for women over 40 and every two years for women over 50
• NHS only offers to women over 50

Health implications

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in young women
• Early detection significantly improves the chances of successful treatment