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19 January, 2023
Kick off your year with free breast screening
BREASTSCREEN Queensland (BSQ) Cairns Service has started 2023 with free breast screening on the Atherton Tablelands.
The Mobile Service is currently located at Atherton Showgrounds until May, and the second Mobile Service will arrive in Edmonton next Monday, January 16.
BSQ Cairns Health Promotion Officer Ms Belinda Lees encouraged local women to attend the free Service while it was in their area.
“Our Mobile Service visits every two years, and we urge women over the age of 40 to take advantage of this convenient opportunity and book a free breast screen. Women in Cairns can also access our clinic at 116 McLeod Street all year round,” Ms Lees said.
“Taking 30 minutes to look after your health and have a breast screen every two years offers peace of mind, and our experienced female staff make the whole process quick and easy,” she said.
Dr Amanda Blinco, Clinical Director at BSQ Cairns, said that one in seven Queensland women will develop breast cancer at some stage in their life.
“Having a regular two-yearly breast screen, or screening mammogram, remains the best way to detect small breast cancers early for better health outcomes,” Dr Blinco said.
“Early detection can save your life, providing the best chance of effective treatment, increased survival, and improved quality of life.”
Women aged over 40 are able to have a free breast screen every two years. However, women aged 50 to 74 are especially encouraged to screen, as over 75 per cent of breast cancer diagnoses are in this age group.
Appointments can be made by phoning 13 20 50, booking online at breastscreen.qld.gov.au or speaking with your Health Worker.
BreastScreen Mobile Service Screening Details
Atherton Showgrounds (behind Merrilands Hall) January 2 –May 2023
Edmonton (Balance Medical, Walker Rd) January 16-31, 2023
Wuchopperen Health Service (Manoora) April 3-5, 2023
