Breast unit visits Woy Woy

The Breast Screen mobile breast cancer screening unit will be visiting Woy Woy from April 3 to June 30.

Local women aged 50 to 69 years will be able to have free screening mammograms at the unit, which will be located at the Woy Woy Council car park, Chambers Place, near Woy Woy Oval.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and affects one in 11 NSW women during their lifetime, according to mobile van coordinator Mr Cameron Lindsay.

"Breast screening every two years for women 50 to 69 years is currently the best way to detect breast cancer early, when there is a wider variety of treatment options," Mr Lindsay said.

"It is very important that all sections of the community have access to breast screening.

"Community support is vital to the success of the program and we hope that you will be able to spread the world that the mobile unit is coming.

Due to the demand for the service, bookings are essential and can be made by calling 4324 6722.

For more information, contact 9926 6575.

Press release, April 1 Cameron Lindsay, Mobile Breast Screening Unit