Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in NSW.
Why Breast Screen is Important
More than one in seven women in NSW will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but almost half of women aged 50-74 are not having their recommended two-yearly mammograms. Early detection and appropriate treatment can significantly improve breast cancer survival rates. The most effective screening tool for detection is through a mammogram.
BreastScreen Locations
BreastScreen NSW provides free mammograms at various fixed and mobile locations for women aged 40 years old and over, particularly targeting women aged 50-74 years. A GP referral is not required to use the BreastScreen service.
Western Sydney BreastScreen clinics can be found in the following locations:
Resources
We support General Practitioners (GPs) with a range of Primary Care Quality Improvement activities.
Western Sydney health professionals can access Breast Screening pathways on the Western Sydney HealthPathways website. To gain access, contact our HealthPathways team at healthpathways@wentwest.com.au or call 8811 7100.
Breast screening interval guidelines and information, online modules and other professional development resources for health professionals are available on the BreastScreen NSW and the Cancer Australia websites.
GPs can request details of all their patients who have screened with BreastScreen NSW over the past 24 months, and who have given consent for their results to be shared with their GP. Download the GP request form.