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All asymptomatic women aged 40 and over are eligible for a free breast screen.

BreastScreen SA recommends women aged 50 to 74 have a breast screen every 2 years. Women with a strong family history of breast cancer are encouraged to screen from age 40.

Women do not require a doctor’s referral to have a screening mammogram. However, a recommendation from their doctor to have regular breast screens is motivating and highly regarded.

Symptomatic women

Women with symptoms of breast cancer (e.g. breast lumps, nipple discharge) require a referral for diagnostic breast imaging rather than a screening mammogram.

Screening mammography is not an appropriate test for the investigation of new or changing breast symptoms.

Screening intervals

Women aged 50 to 74 are recommended to have a breast screen every 2 years.

It is recommended that some women screen every year if they fall into a higher risk category. After a woman’s first appointment, we may recommend annual screening.

As a health professional, you may be asked about screening intervals. Here are some risk factors which we consider when recommending an annual breast screen:

  • Women with a previous diagnosis of breast cancer can return to BreastScreen SA 5 years after their cancer treatment with the consent of their treating specialist. We offer annual screening for women with a history of breast cancer.
  • Women with a strong family history are routinely offered annual screening mammograms
  • If recommended by a designated radiologist and/or multidisciplinary team within BreastScreen SA, a woman can have a breast screen every year

To assess a woman’s breast cancer risk, there are several risk assessment tools available, including;

BreastScreen SA now has our client’s breast density category and score available to use in the risk assessment tools.

To discuss a client’s screening interval, contact us on 13 20 50.

Visit our FAQs page for common questions from clients about eligibility and screening.