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Mobile breast clinic visits

 

A mobile breast cancer screening service is visiting the Peninsula for the first time.

The mobile screening van will be situated in Chambers Place near Woy Woy Oval, during the month of July and will provide free mammograms for women over 50.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with one in 11 developing the disease during their lifetime.

Although the cause still remains unknown, the biggest risk factor is increasing age.

"Breast screening every two years is currently the most effective way to detect breast cancer early," according to Ms Amy Jones from BreastScreen Northern Sydney and Lower Central Coast.

"A mammogram can pick up a cancer as small as a grain of rice - long before you or your doctor could feel it," she said.

"The mobile service at Woy Woy has a trained all-female staff who will make the experience as comfortable as possible."

The service is expected to be popular due to the convenient location, so bookings are essential.

Appointments can be made by calling 4324 6722.

Screening is available throughout the week and on Saturday mornings.

Media release, June 17