Petition · past parliament
Urgently review age-based referrals for breast cancer screening women under 30.
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
Under 30's automatically considered as non-urgent referral of up to 3 months.
Over 30's can expect to be seen within days/weeks.
Both can have same symptoms.
This needs to change.
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/health/mum-with-breast-cancer-urges-women-to-trust-their-instincts-1-4089771
https://www.gofundme.com/breastiesin20s
https://www.gofundme.com/breastiesin20s
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Mar 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Sep 2016
Closed
22 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.