It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month - it's time to add 'book a mammogram' to your to-do list.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in Australian women, with 1 in 7 women diagnosed during their lifetime.
Age is the biggest risk factor in developing breast cancer, with most breast cancers occurring in women over the age of 50.
The BreastScreen Australia program provides free mammograms every two years for women aged 40 and over, with women aged 50 to 74 actively invited by state and territory programs.
Since the program's introduction, the 5-year breast cancer survival rate has improved to 94%. In 2023, 6,410 participants aged 50-74 had an invasive breast cancer detected through the program.
If eligible, you can book your free 2-yearly screening appointment by calling 📞 13 20 50. The phone service will connect you to your nearest service for the cost of a local call.
Breast screening services are available in more than 750 locations, including purpose built mobile vans, buses and 4WDs that provide breast cancer screening services in locations across Australia.
