“I was really nervous about my first screening, but it was fine.

To be honest, I’d ignored the first few invitations, but then my daughter started nagging me about it, talking about breast cancer increasing with age and how screening can save you from breast removal and more importantly, save your life. So I went. Now I know more about the risks, I’d be there like a shot first time.

The service is run by a lovely bunch of women in a mobile unit close to where I live. I was in and out in 25 minutes! I’ve never been particularly bothered about my health, but I want to be around for my children and grandchildren for as long as possible, so anything I can do to help that along has to be good.”

Time precious? New to NHS South Essex breast screening?