Aihleen’s first time getting her breasts screened was sparked by a simple social media post.
“I saw a post online saying the mobile van will be at and it got me curious,” Aihleen said.
“So I decided to book an appointment. It’s for my own health,” Aihleen said.
Aihleen Sebastian is a 51-year-old mother of two and proud Lidcombe local.
She recently took a proactive step for her health by attending her first breast screening appointment at the mobile BreastScreen NSW van, currently stationed at DOOLEYS Lidcombe.
For Aihleen, the main motivator to return for future screenings is peace of mind.
“Yes, I would definitely go back,” she said. “It helps not having to worry about whether I have breast cancer or not.”
And her message to other women who may be hesitating is to ‘Just go for it. You won’t lose anything’.
The mobile BreastScreen NSW van will be at Dooleys Lidcombe until Friday, 23 May 2025.
It is scheduled to return to the same spot in August and October this year.
Women from Lidcombe and surrounding suburbs are provided consistent and convenient access to this important service.
A list of all screening locations including mobile van visits is available at breastscreen.nsw.gov.au.
BreastScreen NSW encourages women aged 50 to 74 to continue their regular breast cancer screenings, as early detection remains key to improving outcomes for women.
An appointment with BreastScreen NSW is free, takes less than 20 minutes and no doctor’s referral is needed.
• All women are invited by BreastScreen NSW to screen every two years from age 50.
• Any woman with a family history of breast cancer should discuss their specific needs with their GP.
• Anyone with breast symptoms should contact their GP or health worker without delay.
If you are due for a screening or need more information, please visit the BreastScreen NSW website or call 13 20 50 to book an appointment.