Screen For Me

11/11/2021

Meet Megan, 28…

“I recently had my Cervical Screening Test, it was quick, easy and over and done with for another five years.

“Afterwards I treat myself to some nuggets as a bit of a thank you to myself for getting it done.”

All eligible poeple aged between 25-74 should have a Cervical Screening Test every five years. Ask your loved ones to

11/11/2021

72% of cervical cancers occur in women who had never screened or were not up to date.

It is still safe to screen. Don’t put off your cervical screen and book in today.

Early detection saves lives.
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10/11/2021

Is it time to catch up with your Cervical Screening Test?

✨It's officially National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week ✨

It's been a tough couple of years, but there's still Time to Catch Up with the things you've missed! Catch up with family you haven't seen in a while, coffee dates with your friends and, most importantly, catch up with your Cervical Screening Tests (CSTs)!

As of June this year, the number of CSTs performed nationally had dropped by 70% as compared to June 2019 😓

So, we want to make this week all about prioritising your health and the health of those you love 🧡

Book in for your missed cervical screening today 📆 and then visit our website below to see all the other fabulous things happening this week:

https://bit.ly/3voub8p

10/11/2021

Meet Michelle…

“IveScreenedForMe because I think early intervention is important.”

If found early Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.

If you are aged between 25-74 years don’t put off your Cervical Screening Test. Talk to your doctor today.

10/11/2021

It is recommended that all eligible people aged 25-74 have a Cervical Screening Test every five years.

Local registered nurse, Karlee talks to us about the Cervical Screening Test. Acknowledging the many barriers women face with cervical screening, she encourages all eligible people to not put off their cervical screening test, and explains what to expect when you come in for Cervical Screening Test.

09/11/2021

The National Cervical Screening Program aims to prevent cervical cancer with regular screening. The program targets all women and a person with a cervix between 25 to 74 years of age.

Lizi, 31, shares her motivations for keeping up to date with her routine Cervical Screening Test.

“I think my initial motivations (for screening) were just a general awareness, it’s something mum had always talked about being that her grandmother had suffered and just being a primary healthcare worker as well…prevention is better than cure and in all cases across the board, so it’s been something that I’ve been pretty proactive with.”

09/11/2021

Is it time to catch up with your Cervical Screening Test?

This week is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week and many people missed their Cervical Screening Test this year due to COVID-19.

Is it time to catch up? Encourage your friends and family to catch up with their cervical screening if they are behind. Ask them to

29/10/2021

Karen’s first mammogram was a great first experience with the staff at BreastScreen Victoria making her feel very welcomed and reassured.

“I rocked up to the facility and the ladies were absolutely lovely. They were very welcoming, very reassuring…because actually you have to get a little naked and it’s a little bit embarrassing but that eight minutes of embarrassment is so worth finding out for me, being able to empower myself with knowledge to move forward."

29/10/2021

Karen did not have any symptoms, it was her intuition that prompted her to book a mammogram online.

“I followed my intuition and thought, well I know my body very well and when I had that alert I thought, right I’m going to follow up and do something about it.”

It is important to be breast aware and get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts, and have a regular breast screen every two years.

28/10/2021

Even though life can get busy, it is so important to put your health first and have your regular breast screen every two years if you are aged between 50 and 74.

Breast screening is known to be most effective by reducing breast cancer deaths and the impact of treatment among women in the 50-74 age group.

If you are due for your breast screen head to BreastScreen Victoria to make a booking online or call 13 20 50.

28/10/2021

Karen reflects on her first breast screen as an experience that empowered her with the knowledge to move forward and embrace the card she was dealt.

“Early detection gave me choice on a variety of options that weren’t just cure, they were lifestyle choices, they were rehabilitation choices.

“Choice that I’m ok, and if things aren’t ok, choice of how you’ll go about managing your situation.”

Early detection saves lives.