Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1 is the commencement of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
It is yet another strong reminder to all Australian women they should put their health and well-being first. Early detection remains the best chance of survival.

It is important women of all ages self-check their breasts, and women aged 50 to 74 years take up BreastScreen Australia’s invitation of a free screening. Many women are still not participating in the free screening program, although it could save their lives. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Australian women apart from non-melanoma skin cancer.

In 2019, it is estimated more than 19,300 Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. More than 3,000 women are expected to die from the disease. As a result of the huge strides we have made in diagnosing breast cancer early and in treatment, more than nine out of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia will survive.

But prevention is always better than cure.

There are known risk factors for breast cancer, and while some such as family history are not modifiable, some are. Every woman should learn about these to understand her own risk. Information is available on the Cancer Australia’s website: https://breastcancerriskfactors.gov.au

Please call 08 9751 4500 to book a check up, or use our websites online booking system.