Helping Patients Overcome Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Participation
In Australia, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is one in seven for women and one in 556 for men. In addition, around 80% of new breast cancer cases occur in women aged 50 and older [1]. Early detection and proper treatment can greatly enhance breast cancer survival rates, with mammograms being […]
Improving Breast Cancer Education to Save Lives
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in NSW. One in seven women and one in 600 men in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but almost half of women aged 50-74 years are not having their recommended two-yearly mammograms[1]. Early detection and appropriate treatment can significantly improve breast […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Provides Timely Reminder of the Importance of Screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, screening and early detection. BreastScreen NSW is encouraging women aged 50 to 74 to make their health a priority and book a free life-saving mammogram. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australian women and will affect 1 in 7 women […]