Breasts
BreastScreen NSW- North Coast
BreastScreen NSW North Coast provides free breast screening (mammograms) for all women aged 40 years and over, with particular targeting of women aged between 50 and 69 years.
The Service covers the North Coast Area, with four permanent screening facilities and one mobile unit. The permanent sites are located at: Tweed Heads, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie, where appointments are available all year round. The mobile unit visits communities in outlying areas on an annual rotation.
For an appointment or general enquiries, telephone 13 20 50 (for the cost of a local call).
Why is having a breast screen a good idea?
The best time to treat breast cancer is when it is still very small. It may be years before you or your doctor notice that anything is wrong. A breast screen ( mammogram) can find problems early. A breast screen can't stop you from getting breast cancer, but it can give you a better chance of successful treatment through early detection.
Who is at risk of getting breast cancer?
Women in NSW currently have a 1 in 9 chance of developing breast cancer at some stage in their lifetime. The biggest risk for breast cancer is being a woman over 50.
Breast Care Nurses
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Contact (02) 6656 7677
BreastScreen Port Macquarie
Contact (02) 6583 9245
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Contact (02) 6580 1119
Women's Health Clinics
Macksville Community Health Centre
Boundary Street, Macksville
Contact (02) 6568 2677 for appointments
Marsh Street Health Clinic
8 Marsh Street Kempsey
Contact (02) 6562 6066 for appointments
Port Macquarie Community Health Centre
Morton Street, Port Macquarie
Contact (02) 6588 2882
Portside Clinic
4 hours per week (Thursday 4.00pm – 8.00pm)
Morton Street, Port Macquarie
GP and Women's Health Nurse available
Contact (02) 6588 2731 for appointments
'Encore' Program
A YWCA registered Australia-wide program conducted for women, by women, to assist those who have had breast cancer, helping restore mobility, flexibility and confidence through gentle exercise.
Contact 1800 305150