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EPISODE · Nov 23, 2025 · 17 MIN

Concerning shortfalls in BreastCheck screenings

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Breast cancer remains the single most common cancer among women in Ireland, with early detection crucial in increasing the chances of successful treatment and survival. However, the national screening programme for breast cancer is projected to miss its screening targets for a third consecutive year, with a projection of 170,000 women screened this year out of a target of 219,000. Liz Yeates, CEO of the Marie Keating Foundation, joins Anton to discuss.

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