Mobile BreastScreen Service Heads West
BreastScreen Queensland's free mobile screening service will hit the road this month visiting rural communities across the Isaac region. The service ensures women in rural areas have access to the latest in screening mammography technology to help detect breast cancer in very early stages.
Women in Middlemount, Dysart, Clermont, Collinsville and Moranbah are encouraged to book appointment now for their breast check-up with the mobile screening truck set to hit the road in early March. The screening is free, only takes about 30 minutes and doesn't require a doctor referral, BreastScreen Queensland Clinical director Dr Wendela Schimmer said.
"These exams aim to detect breast cancer in early stages when treatment can be more effective. The earlier breast cancer is found, the better chance you have of surviving it," she said.
Dr Schimmer said breast screening was provided to women who are aged 40 years and over and haven't notice any changes to their breasts.
"While evidence shows that women aged 50 to 74 derive most benefits from screening every two years, women aged 40 to 49 and 75 years and over are also eligible to utilise the service," she said.
"It's important for women to know that nine out of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of it."
Regular screening was the most effective and proven method for intervention for reducing breast cancer morbidity and mortality, Dr Schimmer said.
The mobile screening service will be in Middlemount from March 11 to 14, Dysart from March 18 to 25, Clermont March 27 to April 16, Collinsville from April 3 to 12 and Moranbah from April 18 to May 2.
The service will be on site in various other locations including Nebo, Walkerston, Seaforth, Calen and Mirani, later in the year.
Book now on 13 20 50 for your free appointment at one of the BreastScreen Queensland mobile screening service locations or online at www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au.
Caption: BreastScreen Queensland Clinical director Dr Wendela Schimmer
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