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Published date 30 September 2026
Record number of women screened for breast cancer in the past year
Almost 390, 000 women were screened for breast cancer through BreastScreen NSW in the past year – the highest 12-month period on record.
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Published date 04 September 2026
More than 60 lung cancers detected in NSW in first year of new screening program
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program is supporting early diagnosis of lung cancer, with more than 400 people identified with a high or very high-risk abnormality, and more than 60 primary lung cancers detected in NSW in the program’s first year of operation.
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Published date 24 July 2026
Why hepatitis B awareness matters for refugee and migrant communities
Vivian, from south-west Sydney, is raising awareness as hepatitis B and liver cancer have impacted her family. Early detection, monitoring and treatment of hepatitis B can prevent many cases of liver cancer.
Advanced Liver Early detection
Published date 08 May 2026
Initiatives to close the cervical screening gap for Aboriginal women
The Cancer Institute NSW, in partnership with Aboriginal communities, is leading a suite of targeted initiatives to bring forward equitable elimination of cervical cancer.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cervical screening
Published date 30 March 2026
Campaign back with lifesaving call to screen
A life is lost to bowel cancer every five hours in NSW. Yet screening rates remain at about 40 per cent – a statistic the ‘There’s a Lot We Can Do’ campaign aims to shift.
Increase early detection Bowel Bowel screening Early detection
Published date 13 March 2026
BreastScreen NSW campaign leads to surge in screening bookings
A BreastScreen NSW campaign has been relaunched after breast screening bookings surged by 22 per cent, or an additional 12,000 women, in NSW last year.
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Published date 18 June 2025
Better access to cancer screening information for Ezidi refugees
New resources tailored to the Ezidi community are aiming to break down barriers and boost the uptake of lifesaving cancer screening.
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Published date 03 April 2025
BreastScreen NSW to begin informing women of their breast density
By the end of April, BreastScreen NSW will be advising women of their breast density to help them better understand their breast cancer risk and make more informed decisions about their breast health.
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Published date 06 March 2025
BreastScreen NSW campaigns urge women to screen
With almost 50 per cent of NSW women aged 50-74 overdue for their breast screen, BreastScreen NSW has launched two campaigns urging women to book in for a life-saving mammogram before it’s too late.
Improving survival Breast screening
Published date 20 June 2024
Community champions helping boost cancer screening in refugee communities
This World Refugee Day (June 20), meet the individuals connecting their communities to life-saving cancer screening services.
Refugee Screening and early detection