Make breast screening a priority for your patients’ health

BreastScreen Queensland Brisbane Northside Service have

now reopened and re-commenced breast screening following

the temporary suspension of routine breast screening across

the state in response to COVID-19. To minimise the risk from

COVID-19, we have implemented a range of social distancing

measures, hygiene practices and increased cleaning.

Encouragement by a primary healthcare professional is

proven to increase participation in screening programs.

GPs are encouraged to recommend breast screening every

two years with their patients aged 50–74 as this is the age

group most at risk of developing breast cancer. Women aged

40 to 49, and 75 years and over are also eligible to have a

breast screen every two years.

Breast screening is free, takes 30 minutes, and is performed

by female health professionals. To increase screening

participation at your practice, contact the Brisbane Northside

BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Office