1 in 8 women in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
9 out of 10 women who develop breast cancer do not have a family history of breast cancer.
Breast screening can find cancers before they can be felt or noticed - you have a better chance of survival when breast cancer is found early.
We target women aged 50 to 74 to have a screening mammogram every two years.
20 minutes every two years can offer peace of mind.
No doctor’s referral is needed (but we encourage you to share your results with your doctor. Please bring their details to your appointment so we can send them your results).
Eight years ago, having just achieved her ambition of being elected Mayor of Lismore, Councillor Jenny Dowell was given some potentially life-changing news after her routine mammogram. Here she tells her story.
Every two years, BreastScreen NSW sends women in the program aged between 50 and 74 years a reminder that it is time for their routine mammogram. For many women, receiving this reminder letter can be the life-saving spark into action they need.