One of the key differences between Australia and many other countries is our access to free screening for some cancers. This is crucial because early detection and treatment has been proven time and time again to not only be lifesaving but also saves patients from undergoing extensive treatment regimens as cancers may be caught earlier and are thus more amenable to simple treatment.
Breast, cervical and bowel cancer are three cancers which are not only common in Australia but have screening programs which are safe, reliable and tolerable.
Osteoporosis itself doesn’t cause symptoms unless you fall and break a bone which can be painful.
Currently, there is no cure for osteoporosis but early diagnosis and careful management with lifestyle measures and medications when indicated can strengthen bones and significantly improve outcomes. Talk to your doctor about whether you should be getting tested now.
