BREASTSCREEN Western NSW is encouraging all women to band together and "be a bosom buddy" to ensure their health is simply the breast.
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Director of medical imaging and BreastScreen Western NSW Local Health District, Steve Adams, said one in eight women would develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
But, less than one in two women attend regular breast screenings.
Coinciding with those annual new year's resolutions, Mr Adams said BreastScreen Western NSW wanted to challenge all the ladies in the west to find their bosom buddy and encourage each other to get screened.
Mr Adams said the two key risk factors for breast cancer were being female and growing older.
"It is particularly important for women aged between 50 and 74 years-of-age to get a mammogram every two years," Mr Adams said.
Screening mammograms can find cancers before changes can be seen or felt.
The earlier a cancer is found the greater the chance of survival.
Some women find screening mammograms uncomfortable, but this discomfort only lasts for about 10 seconds.
However, those few moments could save your life.
BreastScreen appointments are available every week in Dubbo.
Contact 13 20 50 to make your appointment, the service is free and no referral is needed.
