What happens at your screening?
Find out if you are eligible for free breast screens and what happens before, during and after a screen.
What is a breast screen or mammogram?
A breast screen is an image of the breast that can find breast cancer early.
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Who is eligible for free breast screening?
Although most women over 40 are eligible, if you are pregnant, breast feeding, have current breast symptoms or a recent diagnosis of breast cancer, screening is not right for you.
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What should you do before screening?
To save you time at the clinic, you will need to complete and bring your registration form.
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At your screening appointment
Watch our video of a mammogram being done or read about what happens at a screening.
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When will you get your results?
Results are sent within four weeks and sometimes women are asked back for more tests.
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Your next breast screening
When should you get your next free breast screen with us? Your age and your risk factor influence your screening frequency.
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Our ambassadors share their personal stories of breast screening
Find out about screening with us from our ambassadors and view their stories.
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What happens?
Watch a breast screen
Learn about what to expect at BreastScreen Victoria. This animated video explains how to make a breast screening appointment, what happens during a breast screen, and receiving your results.
Please note: Due to the nature of breast screening, this video contains animated nudity.
