Screening and early detection of breast cancer

Detection of breast cancer while it is still small and confined to the breast provides the best chance of effective treatment for women with the disease. Benefits of early detection include increased survival, increased treatment options and improved quality of life.

Position statements

• Cancer Australia position statement - Early detection of breast cancer
  Publication date: August 2004, revised and updated 2009 and 2015 
• Cancer Australia position statement - Over-diagnosis from mammography screening
  Publication date: January 2008, revised and updated 2010 and 2014

Find out more about:

• BreastScreen Australia
• MRI for high risk women (create new page)