Breast Screen Qld returns to Booval
Breast Screen Queensland will pop up at Booval Fair Shopping Centre from 5 January to 6 February 2026.
Benefits of breast screening
Peace of mind
Most breast screens have a normal result (95%). This means that no breast cancer was found. Women have told us that knowing they have a normal result from a breast screen gives them peace of mind.
More treatment options and less invasive treatment
Breast screening aims to find breast cancers that are very small – too small to be seen or felt by you or your doctor. When cancers are small, they’re more easily treated. This means that women can have a better quality of life after their breast cancer diagnosis. The earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chance of surviving it.
Prevents deaths from breast cancer
Since the BreastScreen Australia program started, there has been a reduction in deaths from breast cancer.
Most women aged 50 to 74 should have a breast screen every 2 years. Research shows that having a breast screen every 2 years is the best way to find breast cancers when they are very small and more easily treated.