The session, which is part of a series following the publication last year of the group's ground-breaking report into older people with the condition, heard from a range of top clinicians and campaigners who support the team of MPs in their work.
Steve Brine said: "It was a real honour to chair the session today, as we know that older women with breast cancer are more likely to be diagnosed later and more likely to be diagnosed as an emergency. Older women are also less likely to be breast-aware than their younger counterparts and unlikely to be aware of the many non-lump signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
"While we know that older women also suffer inequalities in terms of access to detailed diagnosis (assessment of HER2 status), treatment, and appropriate, tailored, care and support, we do know that earlier diagnosis often holds the key to improved outcomes. That's why our all-party group has decided to hold this, the first of our three round-table sessions, on earlier diagnosis."
The meeting was given a presentation by the team from Public Health England (PHE) behind the current Be Clear on Cancer awareness campaign which targets older women at risk from breast cancer.
Attending the meeting were: Steve Brine MP, Annette Brooke MP, Sean Duffy (NHS England), Julietta Patnick (PHE), Anna Garratt (DH), Dr Claire Stephens (Barnet CCG), James Brandon (PHE), Hilary Tovey (Breakthrough Breast Cancer), Sally Greenbrook (Breakthrough Breast Cancer), Rebecca Sarfas (Breast Cancer Campaign), Diana Jupp (Breast Cancer Care), Lizzie Magnusson (Breast Cancer Care).
The two remaining sessions will focus on improved treatment and ensuring appropriate care and support.
Pictured; Steve chairing the meeting in Westminster