BREASTSCREEN NSW says it has restarted routine breast screening services in Bathurst.
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Services were suspended across NSW in late March at the height of the COVID-19 concerns to protect women and staff.
BreastScreen NSW says it is inviting all women aged 50 to 74 years to book in "for their potentially lifesaving, free screening mammogram".
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A number of measures will be taken, however, to limit the transmission of COVID-19:
- Pre-screening questions about personal health and travel
- Limiting the number of people in the clinic/van
- Practising social distancing and providing hand sanitiser in waiting rooms
- A minimal contact check-in process
- Additional cleaning of equipment and commonly used surfaces.
BreastScreen NSW Greater Western manager Meg O'Brien said a screening mammogram is one of the most important things women aged 50 to 74 can do for their health.
"Detecting breast cancer early increases your chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy," she said.
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Ms O'Brien said having a BreastScreen NSW screening clinic in Bathurst made it easier for local women to attend their recommended two-yearly screening.
"Bringing this vital service to Bathurst means more local women can be screened. Life gets busy and we want women to make their health a priority," she said.
The BreastScreen NSW unit made the move from Bathurst Hospital to 35 Morrisset Street in September 2017.
