22 September 2025
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October highlights the impact of breast cancer on individuals and communities.
Did you know?
- more than 21,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia this year
- it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia
- a woman’s lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia is one in seven, and for men it’s one in 556
Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to:
- educate the community about breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment
- support breast cancer research and survivors
- encourage screenings and early detection
What can you do?
If you’re a woman aged 50 to 74, ensure you have a breast screen every two years – it’s the best way to detect breast cancer early. A breast screen (or mammogram) can find cancer before you notice any symptoms. When breast cancer is caught early, there are more treatment options available, and a greater chance of survival.
Visit the BreastScreen NSW website to find out more about screening or to make an appointment.
Visit the Cancer Council website to find information about breast cancer – symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, screening and early detection, prevention and prognosis.