BreastScreen Victoria is encouraging women to start the year by prioritising their health.
BreastScreen Victoria has appointments available in their pink mobile screening van which is visiting Orbost from January 8 to 25, 2024.
With 75 per cent of breast cancers occurring in women over 50, it’s important for women and trans and gender-diverse people aged 50 to 74 to book a free 10-minute breast screen, every two years.
BreastScreen Victoria want women to consider what they are really screening for when they screen for breast cancer.
When women screen, it’s not only for themselves.
They are screening for so many things – they are screening for their family and community, for new adventures and special moments, for their hopes and dreams, for everything life has waiting for them.
BreastScreen Victoria reduces the impact of breast cancer and saves lives through early detection.
Age is the biggest risk factor for breast cancer with 75 per cent of breast cancers occurring in women over 50.
If you are aged between 50 to 74, you should breast screen every two years.
Breast screens are free for women and trans and gender diverse people with no breast symptoms.
It only takes 10 minutes, and you don’t need a doctor’s referral or Medicare card.
Breast screens are performed by women radiographers.
Their mobile screening vans use the same technology as their clinics, and have COVID-19 safety measures in place.
You can book at breastscreen.org.au or call 13 20 50 and choose the clinic closest to your home or work.
