The mobile BreastScreen NSW van is in Young until Friday, October 31.
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The highly-visible pink and purple van, the first in NSW with full-field digital technology, visits every two years.
Director of BreastScreen NSW Murrumbidgee Local Health District Debbie Lattimore said the new digital technology provides doctors with clearer images faster and improves early detection.
“BreastScreen is a free breast screening service for women aged 50 to 74 years,” Ms Lattimore said.
"Breast screening, also known as mammographic screening, is the process of looking for breast cancer in a population of women who have no symptoms. If you have a lump or nipple discharge please see your GP.
"With a 97 per cent survival rate when breast cancer is detected early, having a breast screen is vital."
NSW women have a one in nine chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime making time for a breast screen every two years one of the most important healthy actions a woman over 50 can do.
"Regular breast screening with digital mammography equipment significantly increases the likelihood that breast cancers are found as early as possible and treated most effectively," Ms Lattimore said.
"If you are a woman aged between 50 and 74 years old, I strongly encourage you to book your mammogram now."
The mobile BreastScreen van will be located next to the Tourist Information Centre, Lovell Street.
For appointments contact BreastScreen NSW on free call 132 050.