Early detection saves lives: BreastScreen Mobile Service at Nambour Mill Village
The free breast screen mobile service is coming to Nambour Mill Village.
Hinterland women are encouraged to invest time in their health and book an appointment when the BreastScreen mobile service comes to Nambour Mill Village Shopping Centre this month.
“It can be hard for women to find time for themselves to have these regular health checks but it’s important they do,” BreastScreen Queensland Medical Director Dr Fiona Jackson, “We are pleased to be able to bring our free service to the community and make it more accessible to busy women.”
Queensland women have one in seven chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85. This means that women can’t afford to skip breast screens.
“A breast screen takes around 30 minutes, and one every two years could literally save a woman’s life and ensure they are there for their family in the future,” Dr Jackson said.
“What screening does is bring forward the time at which breast cancer can be diagnosed, so that the cancer can be found when it’s small, confined to the breast and hasn’t spread to the lymph nodes.”
BreastScreen Queensland offers free breast cancer screening to women aged 40 and over.
Appointments start from 7.45am and doctor’s referrals aren’t required. Saturday appointments are also available at Nambour Mill. Screening appointments are available at the permanent service at Nambour Hospital.
To make an appointment call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au