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BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service is returning to the Toowoomba Region next week, visiting Oakey and Highfields.
The Mobile Service truck will be at Oakey Hospital from 24 July to 4 August, before heading to Highfields Village Shopping Centre from 7 to 14 August.
BreastScreen Health Promotion Officer Sandra Peut, is encouraging local women to attend the free Service while it’s in their area.
“Our Mobile Service visits the region every two years, and we urge women to take advantage of this opportunity by booking a free breast screen.”
BreastScreen Health Promotion Officer Sandra Peut
“We strive to make breast screening easy and accessible, with sites close to where people live and a range of appointment times, including offering Saturday appointments at Highfields on 12 August,” Ms Peut said.
One in seven women in Australia will develop breast cancer at some stage in their life. A breast screen is the best way to find breast cancer in its earliest stages for better health outcomes.
“A breast screen is a special x-ray of the breast that can detect small abnormal changes, often before they can be seen or felt by a woman or her doctor,” Ms Peut said.
“Early detection can save your life, providing the best chance of effective treatment, increased survival, and improved quality of life.”
Women aged between 50 and 74 are strongly recommended to have a breast screen every two years, as 75% of breast cancer diagnoses are in this age group. Women in their 40s and those aged over 75 are also eligible for the free service every two years.
Appointments can be made by phoning 13 20 50 or online at www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au.
BreastScreen Toowoomba also operates a year-round service at 661 Ruthven Street at the Bernoth Centre, with weekday and early morning appointments (including some Saturdays) available and plenty of on-site parking.
BreastScreen Toowoomba Region Screening Details
Where: Oakey Hospital
When: 24 July to 4 August 2023
Where: Highfields Village Shopping Centre
When: 7 to 14 August 2023 (including Saturday 12 August)