Free mammograms coming to Armadale

If you are a woman aged 40 or over, from May you can access a mammography screening service in Armadale.

BreastScreen WA’s mobile service will be located at Haynes Shopping Centre carpark, corner Armadale Road and Eighth Road from 25 May to 23 August 2022.

For women aged 50 to 74 the screening service is free.

Bookings are essential and can be made online or by calling 13 20 50.

Why get a screening mammogram?

Breast cancer is the most common life-threatening cancer for women and 1 in 7 women in Australia will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

Having a screening mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years significantly increases the chance of a woman surviving breast cancer and reduces the amount of treatment required. More than 75% of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50. Research shows that screening is most effective for this age group.

BreastScreen WA’s Medical Director Dr Elizabeth Wylie said screening mammography was the most effective method for early detection of breast cancer.

“Screening every two years is vitally important to increase the chance of a breast cancer being detected when it is too small to feel or be noticed. Finding a cancer at this early stage often means that the breast cancer is small and more treatable,” said Dr Wylie.

“A free screening mammogram is one of the best things that women can do to look after their health. Breast screening saves lives and only takes 20 minutes.”

Any woman with a persistent change in a breast should see her doctor immediately.

BreastScreen WA encourages women to make an informed decision about having a mammogram. For further information visit the BreastScreen WA website or call 13 20 50.