{"product_id":"breast-screening-information-for-women-aged-70-years-and-over-english-audio-he10120-aud","title":"Breast screening - Information for women aged 70 years and over - English audio - HE10120-AUD","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBreastScreen Aotearoa is a free national breast screening programme that checks for signs of breast cancer. The programme offers free mammograms (breast x-rays) every 2 years to women aged 45 to 69 who have no symptoms of breast cancer. Eligibility for the programme is currently being extended.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtending breast screening to age 74\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreastScreen Aotearoa is extending the age for free breast screening, beginning with women aged 70 and 74. Each October the age range will be extended by one year until all eligible women aged 70 to 74 are included. This will be fully in place by October 2029.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll of New Zealand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(excluding Nelson and Marlborough)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom October 2025 you are eligible for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea free mammogram every 2 years until you turn 75, if you turn 70 on or after 1 October 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone final screen at age 74, if you are 70 to 74 before 1 October 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNelson and Marlborough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom October 2024, if you live in Nelson and Marlborough you are eligible for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea free mammogram every 2 years until you turn 75, if you turn 70 on or after 1 October 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone final screen at age 74, if you are 70 to 74 before 1 October 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information about the eligibility, and to decide if screening is right for you, visit \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"TimeToBreastScreen.nz\" href=\"http:\/\/www.TimeToBreastScreen.nz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimeToBreastScreen.nz\u003c\/a\u003e or freephone \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 270 200\" href=\"Tel:0800270200\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 270 200\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking mammograms with BreastScreen Aotearoa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are eligible and due for a mammogram with BreastScreen Aotearoa, you should receive an invitation via email, text or letter. You can enrol and book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eonline using the \u003cstrong\u003esecure personalised link\u003c\/strong\u003e in your invitation, or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eby freephoning \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 270 200\" href=\"Tel:0800270200\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 270 200\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you think you are eligible and due but have not received an invitation, please let us know by \u003ca href=\"Tel:0800270200\"\u003ecalling the freephone number\u003c\/a\u003e, or by completing the enrolment form available on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"TimeToBreastScreen.nz\" href=\"http:\/\/www.TimeToBreastScreen.nz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimeToBreastScreen.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt’s your choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose whether or not to participate in BreastScreen Aotearoa. You can opt out of the programme at any time. You can also rejoin at any time, as long as you remain eligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you need to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMammograms help find cancer early by showing changes inside the breast before anything can be felt, when they are easier to treat. This means treatment may be less harsh and more manageable, especially for older women who may be more likely to have other health conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreast cancers are more easily found on older women’s mammograms compared to younger women, due to differences in breast tissue. Dense breast tissue can make breast cancers harder to find. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is considering the use of artificial intelligence to measure breast density in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a small number of older women who have other serious health conditions, some breast cancers found through screening will not become harmful during the remainder of their lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMammograms can miss some cancers and cancers can develop between mammograms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all x-rays, mammograms expose you to a very small amount of radiation, but this is unlikely to cause harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreast screening can be uncomfortable, painful or worrying for some women. You may bring a support person if you would like someone with you before and after your mammogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"TimeToBreastScreen.nz\" href=\"http:\/\/www.TimeToBreastScreen.nz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimeToBreastScreen.nz\u003c\/a\u003e, freephone \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 270 200\" href=\"Tel:0800270200\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 270 200\u003c\/a\u003e, talk with your healthcare provider, or read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/screening-for-breast-cancer-joining-breastscreen-aotearoa-he10113-nbss\"\u003eScreening for breast cancer: Joining BreastScreen Aotearoa\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/having-a-mammogram-english-version-he10114-nbss\"\u003eHaving a mammogram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMammograms for women not eligible for BreastScreen Aotearoa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMammograms are an important part of checking breast symptoms (like a new breast lump or change) for women of any age. If you are not eligible for the screening programme, you can have free mammograms at a public hospital if you are at higher risk or have symptoms, with a healthcare provider’s referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose at a greater than average risk of getting breast cancer can also be referred by a healthcare provider to have free mammograms, even if they do not have symptoms. This applies if, for example, you have had one (or more) of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea previous breast cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea previous biopsy showing abnormal breast cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea close relative (for example, a mother, sister, daughter, aunt or grandmother) who developed breast cancer (especially if in both breasts), or ovarian cancer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor women aged 75 or over\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk with your healthcare provider about whether continuing to have mammograms is right for you based on your individual risk factors, overall health, and your preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever your age, you should see your healthcare provider as soon as possible if you notice any new changes in your breasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe risk of developing breast cancer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. If you are otherwise well, discuss with your healthcare provider whether you will still benefit from having mammograms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family history of breast cancer may increase risk, but even among women with a family history most will not develop breast cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreast cancer in women with a family history usually happens before age 70. For women over 70 with a family history, the risk is only slightly higher than for women of the same age with no family history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk with your healthcare provider about your risks, any costs and how to be referred for a mammogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow can I check for breast cancer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll women need to get to know what their breasts are like normally (whether having mammograms or not).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you notice any of the following changes, (even if you’ve had a mammogram), see a healthcare provider as soon as possible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea new lump in the breast or armpit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echanges to the breast shape or size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echanges to the skin of the breast such as dimpling, puckering, or thickening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echanges in the nipple, such as turning inwards, ulcers, or a new itch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enipple discharge or bleeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epersistent redness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epain in the breast that does not go away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of any age with breast cancer symptoms can have free mammograms with a  healthcare provider’s referral.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about breast screening, read the pamphlet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/having-a-mammogram-english-version-he10114-nbss\"\u003eHaving a mammogram\u003c\/a\u003e This is also available from your local Breastscreen Aotearoa centre, by freephoning \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 270 200\" href=\"Tel:0800270200\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 270 200\u003c\/a\u003e or from your local Authorised Provider. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMEMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWomen of any age who feel or notice anything unusual about their breasts, at any time, should see their healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49388115820772,"sku":"HE10120-AUD","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/audio-icon.png?v=1774917636","url":"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/breast-screening-information-for-women-aged-70-years-and-over-english-audio-he10120-aud","provider":"HealthEd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}