Breast screening consent form nsw

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A breast screen (breast x-ray) with BreastScreen NSW is the best way to find breast cancer early. It’s quick, free and it could save your life. Find out more here.

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Make your health a priority

A breast screen can find cancers as small as a grain of rice, before you can feel or notice a change.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

Having a regular breast screen is part of healthy living.

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Information for women from diverse backgrounds

We want to remove the barriers and make it eas ier for all eligible women to screen .

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Have you ever wondered what happens at a breast screen appointment?

We take you through a screening appointment from beginning to end so you know what to expect.

You can find out more on our breast screen appointment FAQ.

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BreastScreen NSW is a free service designed to find breast cancer early, before you can feel a lump or notice a change. Find out more here.

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W omen aged 50–74 are invited to screen every two years.

Women in their 40s and over 75 are also welcome , but we recommend you speak with your doctor first.

Find out what happens before, during and after your appointment.

Screening with BreastScreen NSW is for women with no symptoms . If you notice changes in your breasts, such as a lump, pain or nipple discharge, please see your doctor as soon as possible.

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BreastScreen NSW is a free health service for women from all cultures and language groups.

We provide breast screening at over 250 locations across NSW.

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Be informed! Visit our resources section to browse a wide range of publications about breast screening. You can download or order these for free. Breast screening information is available in 27 different languages.

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Find out more about breast screenin g, what to expect and why it’s important.