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

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.