Breast cancer screening (mammogram)
BreastScreen Australia actively invites ages 50–74 for free 2-yearly mammograms. Ages 40–49 and 75+ may attend on request—discuss benefits/harms with a clinician.
Category
cancer
Countries
Australia
Applies to
Female
Typical start age
50
End age
74
Frequency
2 years
Risk & ethnicity adjustments
- Consider from 40 (on request) — may change start age and/or frequency when criteria are met.