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Book a breast screen
What is a breast screen?
A breast screen (mammogram) is an X-ray picture of the breast. Breast screens can find cancers that are too small to see or feel. More women survive breast cancer today thanks to early detection and better treatments.
Am I at risk?
1 in 7 women will get breast cancer.
Most women with breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease.
Age is the biggest risk factor for developing breast cancer.
Do I need a breast screen?
Early detection saves lives
Aged 50 to 74?
You should be screened every two years.
In your 40s or over 75?
Talk to your doctor to find out if breast screening is right for you
Under 40?
Breast screens are not effective for women under 40 years.
Our program is free
For people with no symptoms
Takes about 10 minutes
Available across Victoria
No doctor's referral
or Medicare card needed
With a woman
radiographer
Be breast aware
Get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts. See your doctor if you notice any unusual changes.
Ask your doctor about your risk of breast cancer and the need for screening.
Run by women, for women
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