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Health · 29 June 2026
A Kent nurse is pushing for regular mammogram screening to start earlier and happen more often. Gemma Reeves, who works at QEQM Hospital in Margate, wants women to be invited annually, rather than every three years. She believes this would save lives and prevent heartache, especially for younger patients she's seen since the pandemic.
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