3 Authorised by the Queensland Government, Brisbane. Call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au SC2600042_DES_Breast Screen magazine ad.indd 2 22/1/2026 10:43 am Regular breast screening is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Australian women, and while many women who develop breast cancer have no symptoms in the early stages, screening can detect changes long before they can be seen or felt. Regular screening plays a vital role in finding breast cancer early, when it is usually easier to treat and there are often more treatment options available. A screening mammogram is a low-dose X-ray that checks for signs of breast cancer. The appointment at BreastScreen Queensland takes less than 30 minutes, with the mammogram itself taking only a few minutes to complete. Experienced radiographers perform the screening, helping women feel informed and at ease throughout the process. Women are eligible to screen at BreastScreen Queensland from age 40, with those 50 to 74 years recommended to attend, as this is the age range where the evidence of screening effectiveness is strongest. BreastScreen recommends that eligible women 50 to 74 years have a screening mammogram every two years. Screening is for people who have no breast cancer symptoms, and no doctor’s referral is needed. Free Breast Screening in Pimpama: A Simple Step That Could Save Your Life If you do have any symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible to follow up. Appointments are simple to book and available at convenient locations across Queensland. Permanent clinics are at Burleigh Waters, Helensvale, Robina and Southport. For women living or working in Pimpama, the mobile van will be screening at The Pimpama Shopping Centre from 13 July to the 3 September. Appointments can be made by calling 132050 or online at breastscreen.qld.gov.au A breast screen only takes a short time, but it could save your life.
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