BreastScreen Tasmania is a part of the Cancer Screening and Control Service. The screening program is a joint Australian, State and Territory Government Program providing free breast screening for eligible women.
Breast Screening and Assessment
Provides free breast screening and follow up assessment services for all eligible women.
A screening mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. It is the best way of detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages. Early detection of breast cancer offers you a better chance of successful treatment and recovery.
Who should have a screening mammogram?
BreastScreen is government funded to provide free screening mammograms every two years. The target population is women aged 50-69. All women over the age of 40 are eligible to attend. Screening mammograms are not available for women under 40.