This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with Mackay Hospital and Health Service encouraging eligible women to be breast-aware and take advantage of the free BreastScreen Queensland Program.
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in female patients, with around one-in-seven women diagnosed in their lifetime.
The best way to detect early signs of breast cancer is to have a routine breast screening conducted, which allows treatment to be more effective.
Women aged 50-74 are encouraged to have a mammogram every two years. However, women aged 40-49 and those over 75 are also eligible for screening with BreastScreen Queensland.
‘Freya’ the BreastScreen mobile service will be making stops around our local community throughout October:
● 9 – 13 October | Marian – Marian Town Centre
● 17 – 30 October | Greenfields – Beside Autobarn
● 31 October – 3 November | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service – 9 River Street, Mackay
Swelling, skin thickening or redness, warmth and itching, nipple changes or discharge or breast pain lasting for more than three to four weeks as well as lumps can all be possible symptoms of the early stages.
Whether you are new to BreastScreen or due for your next screen, it's easy to make an appointment by calling 13 20 50 or online via www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au.
Appointments are available at the BreastScreen Queensland Mackay Service from Monday to Friday.
This service is a check-up, if you have noticed any breast changes that concern you, you should talk to your doctor before booking a breast screen appointment.
‘Freya’ the BreastScreen Queensland van. Photo credit: Mackay Hospital and Health Service
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