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A video about breast screening and mammograms

Two women talk about why it is important to have breast screening and when you should get your breasts checked.
Who is it for?
People with intellectual disability
What is it about?
Women's health, Health checks you need, Ways to get better health care
Who made it?
Family Planning Australia
When was it made?
It was created
7 years ago
. It was shared here .
Why do we trust it?

Because it was made with people with intellectual disability.

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In this video, two women called Gayle and Danielle talk about breast screening. Breast screening is sometimes called getting a mammogram.

Gayle and Danielle learn that breast screening is important to help find breast cancer early. When breast cancer is found early, women can get treatment. Early cancer treatment can save your life.

The video says that women aged 50 and over should have breast screening every 2 years. 

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  • Made with people with intellectual disability
  • Made to help, not for profit
  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

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Family Planning Australia is a leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services.