BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast is hitting the road in April, with pop-up breast screening sessions at shopping centres from Coolum to Caloundra.
Our region has recently seen a lot of residents moving home or people relocating from interstate and in the upheaval of a move, it is easy to forget about your two-yearly breast screen.
“Women new to the Sunshine Coast may not be aware that free screening is available in six locations from Gympie to Caboolture, as well as at a number of regular mobile sites,” BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Officer, Gillian Duffy, said.
“By taking our mobile service to shopping centres, our service is easily accessible for busy women. They can drop in for information, book an appointment at a convenient time, or have a breast screen there and then,” Ms Duffy said.
The BreastScreen Queensland service is provided free to women aged 40 years and over. Women aged 50 – 74 are encouraged to have a breast screen every two years, as studies show that this age group benefits the most from regular screening.
Finding breast cancer early can increase treatment options and save lives.
“To encourage women who are overdue for their two-yearly breast screen to book an appointment, women who attend for breast screening during April, May or June will be entered in a monthly prize draw to win one of five $50 gift cards,” Ms Duffy added.
The BreastScreen Queensland mobile service will be at:
– Coolum Village 11 and 12 April
– North Shore Village 13 and 14 April
– Stockland Baringa 19 and 20 April
– Bunnings Caloundra 21 to 23 April.
No doctor’s referral is needed. Some walk-in appointments available. For more information, to update contact details or to make an appointment call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au
