WOMAN across Glasgow have been featured in a unique Walk of Fame.

While the Hollywood attraction features the greats of stage and screen, this one, in St Enoch Centre, recognises four women from the city who are the stars of breast screening.

These women, who regularly attend their breast screening appointments, have backed the Detect Cancer Early campaign, to drive home the fact that breast screening saves lives.

Having lent their names to a star, they hope to encourage other women to find out more about breast screening and for eligible women to consider attending their next appointment.

Susan Dunn, 51, unveiled her star on the walk today and spoke of how she views screening as an important but routine appointment - and one she would never miss.

All women in Scotland between 50-70 are invited for breast screening every three years.

Figures highlight that 68.8% of women in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area attended their appointments between 2010 and 20131, meaning almost a third didn't.

New research has highlighted that almost a fifth of Scottish women aged 50 and over (15%) think they need to wait for an invitation if they've missed an appointment in the last two years.

In fact, anyone who has missed an appointment in the last two years can easily reschedule by calling their regional screening centre.

Susan, who attends the West of Scotland Breast Screening Centre, said: "The first time I went I wasn't sure what to expect, so I suppose I was a little apprehensive. Once you've been, you see how quick the process is.

"The person who does the mammogram is always a female and the staff at the centre are very professional which helps put you at ease.

"I choose to get screened because it could save my life. It's a personal choice, but I now view it the same way I would view a doctor or dentist's appointment.

"As you get older, it's important to take time to look after yourself and your health.

"I'm happy to put my name to the campaign if talking about my experience helps encourage others to find out more about screening and even attend for their appointment."

Dr Hilary Dobson, Clinical Director of West of Scotland Breast Screening Service, said: "Women are five times more likely to survive breast cancer if it is diagnosed and treated at the earliest stage.

"That's why we're supporting the national campaign, to raise awareness of the importance of breast screening, and I would encourage any woman in Glasgow who has missed their screening appointment to get in touch with us today."

For more information on breast screening or to find details of your closest breast screening centre visit getcheckedearly.org or text BREAST and your POSTCODE to 61611.