Make your health a priority
A breast screen can find cancers as small as a grain of rice, before you can feel or notice a change.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
Having a regular breast screen is part of healthy living.
Information for women from diverse backgrounds
We want to remove the barriers and make it easier for all eligible women to screen.
Why have a breast screen?
While we may think we don't have time to get a breast screen, it only takes 20 minutes.
Early detection of breast cancer increases the chance of survival.
Women aged 50–74 are invited to screen every two years.
Women in their 40s and over 75 are also welcome, but we recommend you speak with your doctor first.
Find out what happens before, during and after your appointment.
Screening with BreastScreen NSW is for women with no symptoms. If you notice changes in your breasts, such as a lump, pain or nipple discharge, please see your doctor as soon as possible.
BreastScreen NSW is a free health service for women from all cultures and language groups.
We provide breast screening at over 250 locations across NSW.
Be informed! Visit our resources section to browse a wide range of publications about breast screening. You can download or order these for free. Breast screening information is available in 27 different languages.
Find out more about breast screening, what to expect and why it’s important.