East Lancashire Breast Screening Service

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!

02/12/2025

It’s December!
….so time for…..

Pinch Punch, 1st of the month.
Time for your monthly breast check boys and girls!

Whatever your age, size or shape it's important to get to know your 'normal' and be breast aware.

Please share with your pals, Mum, Dad or your neighbour - it's never too early to start checking your breasts. 💕

As a small, independent, registered charity, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We have been running for over 30 years but still need to get the Bosom Friends name out there - we can’t support those with Breast Cancer if they don’t know we exist!

Our group is 100% run by volunteers, who have all had a breast cancer diagnosis themselves. We find this is extremely beneficial, as we have a great understanding of others fears and apprehension.

Please like our page, if you haven’t already,
Invite your friends and share our posts.
(PLEASE don’t screenshot - or if you do TAG US so people know we’re here!)

Even better if you use the ❤️ or 😮 reactions on our posts to help them get seen more.

Thank you 💕

© Bosom Friends Bradford 2019



Infographic shared with kind permission from Breast Cancer Now

21/11/2025

East Lancashire Breast Screening Service will be at a Ladies Community Health Event on Saturday 22nd November 11 - 2pm at Madrasah Vali in Blackburn.
Joined by many services on the day, the event is completely free and a fabulous opportunity to ask questions about your health and wellbeing. See you there!

20/11/2025

East Lancashire Breast Screening Service is at the Warm Matters event today at Pendle Leisure Centre, Colne. Joined by many different services, the afternoon will have lots of information stalls with advice and resources on staying warm this winter, health and well being. Check poster for more details.

🔥 WARM Matters Event 🔥
📅 20th November 2025
🕐 1pm – 4pm
📍 Pendle Leisure Centre, Crown Way, Colne, BB8 9NP

Attend this event for an afternoon of advice, money support and wellness resources — all under one roof!
💬 Get expert guidance
💰 Learn how to save and manage your money
💚 Discover ways to stay well this winter
🎁 Plus — there’s a FREE prize draw and plenty of useful resources to take home!

Don’t miss this fantastic community event — everyone is welcome!