October is Pink Ribbon month - or Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and a timely reminder for women aged 40 and older to get checked.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women, and the risk of breast cancer increases greatly after the age of 50.
Regular checks are important, as finding breast cancer early means there are more treatment options.
BreastScreen Queensland provides free breast screening to women who are 40 and over and haven't noticed any changes to their breasts.
Most women aged 50 to 74 should have a breast screen every 2 years.
Some women will need to have a breast screen every year, due to family history or other reasons. BreastScreen Queensland will let you know if you need an annual check.
One normal breast screen result doesn’t mean you’ll never get breast cancer. Keeping on top of your regular checks are important!
To book an appointment in Cairns or for rural and remote mobile breast screening van locations, visit: BreastScreen Queensland Cairns service
