Building collaborative partnerships with GPs is very important for BreastScreen SA.
Information and resources about breast cancer screening
We have information for GPs on referrals and eligibility for breast screening.
You can order or download a range of resources for women about breast screening as well as encouraging them to look through our website and read information in over 20 languages.
You or your patients can refer to our FAQs page to answer common questions about breast cancer and screening.
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter for GPs
You can subscribe to Keeping Abreast, BreastScreen SA’s quarterly email newsletter for GPs. This will keep you up to date on our program and provide more detailed information on eligibility and other popular topics.
Read previous editions of Keeping Abreast here.
Supporting patients through the breast screen process
You can read about the breast screen process, including how women receive results and what happens if women are recalled for further tests.
For women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, here are some key services available to them:
- Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)
My Journey Kit, counselling service and diagnosis-related information
www.bcna.org.au - Cancer Australia
Diagnosis-related information
www.canceraustralia.gov.au - Cancer Council SA
Counselling services and diagnosis-related information
www.cancersa.org.au - McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses
Counselling and support services
www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au
Our team are here to help
BreastScreen SA has a multi-disciplinary team that includes medical officers and nurse counsellors.
We can provide seminars for health professionals and practice managers at BreastScreen SA or at your clinic.
You can call 13 20 50 to contact our medical officers for more information, or to ask questions about your patient’s eligibility or results.