BREAST SCREEN SA You can now book your breast screen appointment online... It is 15 minutes, every 2 years and could save your life!
Participating in regular breast cancer screening is one of the most important decisions a woman can make for her health. BreastScreen SA provides free breast screens (breast X-ray) to South Australian women aged over 40 years, especially 50 to 74. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australian women. Statistics show that women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds participate in breast cancer screening at lower rates than other women. The main risk factors for breast cancer include being female and
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getting older, with around 75% of all breast cancer in Australia being diagnosed in women over the age of 50. A screening mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts, performed by a female radiographer. Appointments take 15 minutes and are free. All women aged over 40 can book a free breast screen, but it is especially important for women aged 50 to 74 years. BreastScreen SA have made it easier than ever to book an appointment. Women can visit the BreastScreen SA website at www.breastscreen.sa.gov.au and book their breast screen
online. Women do not need a referral and can select a clinic location and time that suits. Some locations have after hours and Saturday appointments. Scan the QR code to visit the BreastScreen SA website to book online now or call 13 20 50. Free interpreter services are available. The BreastScreen SA website includes important breast screening information in more than 20 languages and answers frequently asked questions. For more information, visit www.breastscreen.sa.gov.au or phone 13 20 50.
