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BreastScreen WA and the University of WA 21 March 2022 Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the world. There is currently no available screening tool to identify which women have a high risk of developing heart disease, but there is evidence emerging to indicate calcification forming along the walls of the arteries within the breast is associated with heart disease. This calcification is a common finding on a screening mammogram, although it is not reported because it is not associated with breast cancer. It is possible that the already established mammography screening program could also be useful to screen for heart disease. To investigate this possibility, we are conducting Australia’s first study to determine if breast artery calcification is associated with heart disease in women. A selection of women aged 40 to 75 with no history of heart disease attending for their screening mammogram will be invited to participa... -
Our mobile screening units have had a makeover! 20 March 2022 BSWA mobile screening units have a fresh new look. All four units have undergone a transformation to make them brighter and more inviting. The new wrap decals incorporate the Aboriginal artwork that was commissioned specifically for BSWA along with a unique desert flower featuring as the hero of each design. A perfect pop of colour is achieved with a light pink wash to the background of the graphics. The feedback so far has been very positive with everyone loving the new bright and colourful looks. We look forward to seeing many more images of the mobile units as the travel around Western Australia bringing vital screening services to women living in remote and rural communities. -
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists - COVID-19 vaccination Position statement 18 January 2022 Updated statement on COVID vaccination related unilateral axillary lymphadenopathy from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) The RANZCR have updated their advice on unilateral axillary lymphadenopathy following COVID vaccination, which can befound here. The important message from the RANZCR is that the occurrence of axillary lymphadenopathy following COVID vaccinations is rare and women are not recommended to delay screening mammograms. -
2021 Health Promotion in the Practice winner 05 December 2021 Ravenswood Family Practice wins BreastScreen WA's Health Promotion in the Practice. 2021 is the 20thyear that Health Promotion in The Practice has been run by BreastScreen WA with GPs. This annual health promotion activity promotes breast cancer awareness and the importance of breast cancer screening. The practices that participate organise innovative and attractive displays in their reception areas and waiting rooms. Practices submit photos for a competition where they are judges against criteria such as creativity and messaging. Some practices also raise funds for breast cancer research. -
BreastScreen WA Features in the West Australian 21 July 2021 In this feature BreastScreen WA talks about the precautions undertaken to ensure safe mammograms. The current worldwide pandemic makes it a worrying time for women, with BreastScreen WA ensuring COVID-19 safe practice guidelines are followed in all its clinics to protect its staff and clients when undergoing mammograms. Clickhereto see the full article.
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17/01/2023