Free mammograms to breast cancer patients in the ACT
Posted on April 28, 2009 by by scoop
Canberra women over the age of 40 can get free screenings as part of the breast screen program, however women diagnosed with cancer don’t qualify for it.
$3.5 million dollars in next week’s budget will introduce a new program which will also help women diagnosed with it.
The Health Minister Katy Gallagher says the funding will be used to set up a new service at the Canberra Hospital.
The government is expecting 2,000 women a year to access this service. ABC News
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This is great news, I’ve always been a little curious about that wrinkle.
When are they going to open it up to those women who happen to be under 40 though? And what about men? The ads tell us that it can strike any person – including men – any time (and I’m sure we’ve all heard of women under 40 getting it, especially when there’s a family history), so what’s with the 40+ thing?
L
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men can, and do get breast cancer. Mammograms are a bit difficult, but the ultrasounds work a treat. every 6-months, i get a little bit of sanity check. Mum has breast cancer in remission, so now i am checked too…
40+ screening is aimed at the target demographic, even though it can strike as young as teens, the govt obviously wants to be seen to be doing something for aging act, not all women. bit of a pity, really. it should be available for all women, regardless of age for free.
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Hmm .. never thought about the logistics of a mammogram on a man. Although, surely women with very small breasts would experience the same problem?
L
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they apparently do. that is why ultrasound is an option, but the accuracy is down to the equipment, and the operator. First best line of defence against this nasty disease is self check. If you don’t know how to do it correctly, speak to your GP. (I am not going to offer to show you
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Ummm. Thanks, Peter. I think
L
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you are welcome, L.
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