Are you due for a breast scan? If so, the Queensland Government are making it easy for you to get one free and conveniently at their mobile screening van which is visiting the region soon.
If you are between the age of 50 and 74 it is important for you to get a regular breast scan.
If you are under 50 and have a history of cancer in your family, then it is important to have a breast scan at an earlier age.
Breast cancer is the second largest cause of cancer death in Australian women after lung cancer. It also is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in Australian women.
Cancer Council Australia recommends that eligible women participate in the BreastScreen Australia program by having a free mammogram every two years, provided they are aware of the benefits and the risks.
Even though it is scary, early detection gives the best chance of survival.
Breast screening saves lives. It is one of the most effective ways to detect early signs of breast cancer, meaning treatment outcomes are much better.
Often, if caught in the early stages, the scale of treatment is reduced and less invasive.
Please note, this service is for screening only so if you have a lump or concern about a change to your breast, it is advisable to go to your doctor as soon as possible.
To make an appointment phone 13 20 50.
Dates For The Whitsundays
Collinsville Hospital
3 April – 12 April
Centrepoint Shopping Centre Carpark, Bowen
15 April – 13 June
15 July – 8 August
Proserpine Hospital
28 May – 28 June
Whitsunday Plaza Shopping Centre, Cannonvale
1 July – 23 August
