BreastScreen Australia encourages eligible women to have a free screening mammogram every 2 years to help find breast cancer early, before it can be seen or felt. Early detection can make treatment more effective and improve the chance of survival.
Women aged 50 to 74 are actively invited to take part, while women aged 40 to 49 and women 75 years and over can still book a free mammogram if they have no breast cancer symptoms. A doctor’s referral is not needed, but your GP or Practice Nurse can help you decide if screening is right for you.
Ready to book your free breast screen?
Call 13 20 50 to find your nearest service, ask your health worker for help, or speak with your doctor or Practice Nurse at Ruby Medical Centre on (08) 9786 6000.
Learn more at BreastScreen Australia Program
- BreastScreen Australia is a joint initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments.
- Screening mammograms are used to find breast cancers early, before they can be seen or felt.
- BreastScreen WA provides more than 130,000 screening mammograms each year, including through clinics and mobile services.
- For every 1,000 women screened, around 950 receive a normal result, about 50 are recalled for further tests, and up to 6 may have breast cancer detected.
- You may visit BreastScreen Australia Program for more details.
The poster’s message, “Take them out every 2 years,” is a friendly reminder that breast screening is fast, free and available in town, regional and remote communities. If you notice breast changes or have symptoms, speak with your doctor rather than waiting for a routine screening appointment.