Whitsunday women are urged to take advantage of BreastScreen Queensland’s mobile screening service during its visit to the region over the next few months.
The mobile service will be parked at Proserpine Hospital from 20 May to 14 June and Cannonvale’s Whitsunday Plaza from 16 June to 15 August offering its free mammogram screening service to local women.
BreastScreen Mackay clinical director Dr Wendela Schimmer said the mobile screening service is part of BreastScreen Queensland and Mackay Hospital and Health Service’s commitment to providing rural health care.
“The service ensures women across our regions are receiving a complete service; using the latest digital mammography technology,” she said.
“Appointments are free, women don’t need a referral from their doctor to have a breast screen with us and a visit takes around 30 minutes.
“Examinations aim to detect breast cancer in its very early stages when treatment can be more effective. The earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chance of surviving it.”
Dr Schimmer said breast screening is provided to women who are aged 40 years and over, and haven't noticed any changes to their breasts.
“While evidence shows that women aged 50-74 derive most benefit from screening every two years, women aged 40 to 49 and 75 years and over are also eligible to utilise the service."
Book now on 13 20 50 for your free appointment at any of the BreastScreen mobile
screening service locations or online at www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au.
BreastScreen Mobile Service is now in Proserpine. Photo supplied
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