• most commonly diagnosed cancer

  • Maori high rate 50%

  • mortality decreasing in NZ

Mammogram - every 2 years

  • 45-69yo

  • no symptoms of breast cancer

  • not had a mammogram within past 12mo

  • not be pregnnat

  • eligible for public health services in NZ

self examination

  • self-examination unecessary if receiving regular mammograms

  • may provide some benefit for women outside of screening age

risk factors

  • increase with age (>50)

  • prvious breast biopsy

  • close family history (mum or sister)

  • older age at time of first birth

  • younger age at menarche

  • breast lump or change which needs checking