“BETTER to be safe than sorry”.
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That is the sentiment surrounding the BreastScreen NSW mobile van, which is encouraging Leeton shire women aged between 50 and 74 to take up a free offer.
The van offers a breast screening service to women in that age bracket for no cost and it will be in Leeton from July 10 to August 4. Director of BreastScreen NSW Debbie Lattimore said the digital technology provided doctors with clearer images faster and improves early detection.
“Breast screening, also known as mammographic screening, is the process of looking for breast cancer in a population of women who have no symptoms,” she said.
“With a 97 per cent survival rate when breast cancer is detected early, having a breast screen is vital.”
NSW women have a one in nine chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime making time for a breast screen every two years one of the most important healthy actions a woman over 50 can do. The van will be located at the carpark opposite the Leeton library. Call 13 20 50 for an appointment.