Breast screening continues to be an important health check for women. Nine out of 10 women who are diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease.
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Screening mammograms remain the most effective means of early detection, and can find cancers before you or your doctor can feel or see changes in the breast. Generally, the earlier a cancer is found, the more treatment options are available and the greater the chances of survival from the disease. Appointments only take 20 minutes. No referral necessary.
From late May, the BreastScreen mobile unit will be located in Hickory Street, outside the 5 Star Supermarket. Women aged between 50-74 years are especially encouraged to contact BreastScreen for their free two-yearly mammogram, however all women over the age of 40 are eligible to attend.
BreastScreen also urges local women who have just turned 50 or who have lapsed in having a regular mammogram or have moved to the area, to phone 13 20 50 for an appointment.
In addition to the mobile unit, BreastScreen North Coast has a fixed site, located within the grounds of the Coffs Harbour Health Campus, which offers screening all year round.
Ladies, don’t miss this bus! It’s free, it’s important and ….it could save your life!
