Cancer screening can be crucial in the early detection of breast cancer. Screening has shown to improve survival rates through the early detection of cancer. Finding cancer early, often means there are more treatment options available to you and increases your chances of successful treatment. In Australia, national screening programs are available for breast cancer, bowel cancer and cervical cancer.
Breast screening is recommended for women in Australia and can find breast cancer early, before it can be seen or felt. By understanding how screening works, its importance, and who should get screened, individuals can take proactive steps towards their health.