Summary
BreastScreen Queensland’s state-of the-art mobile screening van will visit the Central West region from late February to late May and women are encouraged to attend and have their free breast screen.
BreastScreen Queensland Rockhampton Service has advised of late changes to its mobile screening van visit to the Central West from February to April.
The changes affect the visits to Alpha and Longreach, with the new visiting dates below.
- Alpha: 25 February – 27 February
- Longreach: 28 February – 27 March
The scheduled visits to other centres remain unchanged.
- Winton: 31 March– 9 April
- Blackall: 11 April – 28 April
- Tambo: 29 April – 1 May
- Barcaldine: 2 May – 21 May
- Tree of Knowledge Festival (Barcaldine): 3 May
BreastScreen Queensland Rockhampton Service Health Promotion Officer Amity Musgrove said a breast screen was the best way to detect breast cancer early, well before a woman or her doctor could feel anything,.
"However, if a woman does experience any breast symptoms, she should always consult her doctor as soon as possible,’’ she said.
Ms Musgrove said the BreastScreen van visited the Central West every two years.
“This is a great opportunity for women to access breast screening, especially when it is delivered closer to your home,’’ she said.
- A doctor’s referral is not required to attend the mobile screening service, so phone BreastScreen Queensland on 13 20 50 to make an appointment today.
- Or you can book online by visiting: http://www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/