The BreastScreen Queensland mobile unit will be in Jimboomba at the end of the month

A Queensland Health spokesperson said eligible women should get checked every two years, although those with a strong family history of cancers should get checked annually.

"Queensland Health encourages all Queenslanders to keep up to date with their cancer screening, with cancer being one of the leading causes of illness and death in Australia," they said.

"A breast screen is still the most effective way to detect breast cancer early, even before any signs of the disease can be felt by a woman or her doctor.

"BreastScreen Queensland recommends a free breast screen every two years for women aged 50 to 74. Women aged 40 to 49 or 75 and over are also eligible."

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer diagnosis in Australia, making up 13 per cent of all new cancer diagnoses in 2021 according to research by the Australian Government.

The same research also suggests breast cancer is the fourth-most lethal in Australia and makes up 6 per cent of all cancer deaths.

Despite this, survivability is increasing and the Australian Government says 92 per cent of women and 86 per cent of men survive for at least five years after diagnosis, up from 76 per cent in 1988.

The Queensland Health spokesperson said increasing survival rates for several cancers, including breast cancer, were due to a rise in early detection.

"Queensland's cancer screening programs continue to reduce morbidity and mortality rates associated with breast, bowel and cervical cancers as they support early detection, intervention and treatment," they said.

The BreastScreen Queensland mobile unit will be Rotary Park from August 29 until October 13, before heading to Beaudesert until December 8.

Eligible women can book by calling 13 20 50 or by visiting breastscreen.qld.gov.au.