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Breast cancer screening

BreastScreen Australia aims to reduce illness and death from breast cancer by detecting the disease early.

BreastScreen Australia is the national breast cancer screening program. Every state and territory operates a BreastScreen Australia service, and invites women aged between 50 and 74 years to have a free mammogram every 2 years.

You can still have a free mammogram if you’re aged between 40 and 49 years, or 75 years and over – you just won’t receive an invitation in the mail.

For more information, talk to your doctor or visit the BreastScreen Australia Program website. 
 

Last updated 14 July 2026
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