Concerning statistics have revealed only 49% of WA women eligible for a free mammogram have not taken advantage of the breast cancer screening service.

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Vicki Durston from Breast Cancer Network Australia explained to 6PR Breakfast host Millsy and Jamie that participation numbers are not increasing despite being the leading cause of cancer-related death for women.

“It’s not going away, and the earlier we can detect breast cancer the better the outcome,” she said.

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