Raise Awareness, Increase the Chance of Early Diagnosis
22 Sep 2025
Did you know?
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Over 21,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia this year.
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It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia.
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A woman’s lifetime risk of developing breast cancer in Australia is 1 in 7, while for men it is 1 in 556.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to:
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Educate the community about breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
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Support breast cancer research and survivors.
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Encourage regular screenings and early detection.
What can you do?
Women aged 50–74 are encouraged to have a breast screen every two years. Mammograms can detect cancer before symptoms appear, increasing treatment options and survival chances.
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Find out more or book a screening at BreastScreen NSW.
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For comprehensive information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, screening, prevention, and prognosis, visit the Cancer Council Australia website.
Early detection saves lives—make your screening a priority.
Source: BreastScreen NSW, Cancer Council Australia