Breast screening van at Woy Woy

A mobile breast cancer screening service van will visit Woy Woy from April 19 to May 28

Women aged 50 to 69 on the Peninsula will have the opportunity to have a free mammogram.

The screening van will be in the Chambers Place carpark near Woy Woy oval.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women and is responsible for the highest number of cancer-related deaths of Australian women

While the causes of breast cancer are unknown, age has been identified as the biggest risk factor for breast cancer

Women over 50 make up 70 per cent of breast cancer cases.

Statistics have shown that women between 50 and 69 who undergo breast screening can reduce their chances of dying by at least 30 per cent, due to early detection.

BreastScreen marketing officer Ms Holly Dewar said the screening van was in a convenient location and screening was a quick procedure.

"An appointment at the mobile van only takes 20 minutes.

"You could add it in on a lunch break from work, or as part of a shopping trip," she said.

"All our radiographers are specially trained and the van is equipped with the latest technology."

This will be the second visit of the van to Woy Woy.

The previous visit in 2002 was a success with over 500 women in the area choosing to use the service.

Bookings are essential and appointments can be made by phoning 4324 6722.

Media release, March 29