East Lancashire Breast Screening Service

02/02/2026

Common symptoms of breast cancer.
Early detection of breast cancer can help save lives. ❤

29/01/2026

Breast screening aims to find breast cancer at an early stage, often before there are any symptoms. Early detection may often mean simpler and more successful treatment.

A visit to a breast screening unit usually takes less than 30 minutes and the mammogram only takes a few minutes.

To find out more about breast screening, visit www.BeCancerAwareNI.info/breast-cancer

21/01/2026

Save the date! It really could save your life 💖
If you can't make your appointment and want to rearrange, simply give the breast screening office a call on 01282 805301 or email: breastscreening.elht@nhs.net
Early detection of breast cancer can help save lives.

19/01/2026

Noticed a change in your body? A lump, ongoing pain, weight loss, blood in your poo or blood in your p*e are all signs to speak to your doctor. Most symptoms are not cancer, but checking them early can make a difference.

13/01/2026

The East Lancashire Breast Screening Service's mobile breast screening unit will be based at Rossendale Primary Care Centre from January - March 2026, offering free NHS breast screening for women aged 50 up to their 71st birthday 💗💗. If you are eligible, please keep an eye out for your appointment letter.
For more info call 📞 01282 805301 or email 📧 breastscreening.elht@nhs.net

07/01/2026

Why early detection of breast cancer matters. A brilliant post by Know Your Lemons Foundation.

What early detection actually changes 👇

When breast cancer is found early, the 5-year survival rate is 99%.
That can mean less aggressive treatment, more options, and better outcomes.

Early detection isn’t about living in fear.
It’s about having the knowledge, tools, and habits that help you notice changes sooner—and act faster.

Education is the first step. Consistency is the next.

👉 Download the Know Your Lemons app to learn what to look for and get personalized reminders so you can apply this education in your life today: https://bit.ly/3N6vLIW

Because early detection saves lives. 💛

06/01/2026

A very important message posted by our lovely colleagues from Bolton, Bury & Rochdale Breast Screening Services for all women who are eligible for breast cancer screening. Early detection of breast cancer can help save lives. If you are eligible for free NHS Breast Cancer Screening, please attend when invited.

Have you made any new year resolutions!?

✨New year, New mindset! ✨

Make yourself a priority this year and wether you’ve missed your breast screening or due for screening, please do attend 💖

A mammogram is an X-ray of your chest area, it takes around 5 mins to complete and can detect signs of cancers before any signs or symptoms may be seen or felt.
Attending your Mammograms really can save your life 🩷🎀

If you’ve missed your screening please don’t worry just give us a call/ email to rebook:

Phone: 01204 390454
Email: BSU.Appointments@boltonft.nhs.uk

Please be aware Monday is our busiest day on the phones so there may be a longer wait time on the call.📞

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from East Lancashire Breast Screening Service.🎅🎄🎄🎄

22/12/2025

NHS Screening, including breast cancer screening, helps to detect cancer at an early stage. This is usually before any changes are seen or felt. Please attend your appointment when invited.

15/12/2025

Great post by Breast Cancer Now. What are the common signs of breast cancer? Check out the post below.

There’s been a lot of chat about lumps recently, but do you know the other signs of breast cancer?

Checking your breasts is as easy as TLC:

Touch your breasts: can you feel anything new or unusual?
Look for changes: does anything look different to you?
Check any new or unusual changes with a GP

Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you.

https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=tlc&utm_content=121225standup

10/12/2025

It's the festive season when people are winding down and looking forward to the Christmas and New Year break. But, amidst all the fun and cheer, don't forget to check your breasts!