BreastCheck

What is the best age to start monitoring? more›

It is important to check your breasts from an early age. Many women do not believe that they need be concerned about their breast health until they are over 40. Unfortunately many illnesses do not discriminate.

Is your Imaging as good as a Mammogram? more›

It is different. A mammogram looks for a lump – for anatomical change or cancer that is already there. Mammograms are suitable if you are post-menopausal, are not on HRT, and do not have dense breast tissue. Our imaging looks at metabolic activity to measure breast health. Metabolic activity may give an indication of possible future risk. Sometimes this is due to hormonal imbalance.

Should I still have a Mammogram? more›

Yes, Breast Check recommends BreastScreen mammogram screening for eligible women.

Are all breast lumps cancer? more›

No. Nine out of ten breast lumps are benign (harmless). However, it is important that you see your doctor if you have any new or persistent breast lump.

I have no family history of breast cancer.
Am I still at risk? more›

Remember – most women who develop breast cancer have no family history of the disease.

What about other beast screening
I have been using? more›

Breast Check supports and recommends mammograms to those who are eligible. We work closely with service providers of mammography and ultrasonography.
Our imaging can be used in conjunction with mammogram and ultrasound to provide a comprehensive picture of your health. Taking a multi faceted approach will offer additional comfort and peace of mind.

I have been told that BreastScreen does not
recommend the use of thermography for the early detection of breast cancer because it does not
pick up small tumours. more›

This may have been true 20 years ago with early generation infrared cameras. Now, medical infrared cameras are very accurate. Breast Check is picking up clinically confirmed cancers down to 3mm (including those who have had a negative mammogram and ultrasound).
It is important that infrared thermography is carried out by medically trained technicians to internationally recognised standards. There can be wide variance in the quality of images and experience in interpretation, depending on the camera, expertise and imaging protocols.
At Breast Check strict international protocols are followed, including standardised and internationally recognised analysis methodology. All results are analysed by internationally trained breast physicians.

How often should I be checked? more›

We recommend imaging be done on an annual basis. Occasionally we may recommend more frequently. This will be discussed with you during your visit.

Are there any risks? more›

The devices we use are all non-invasive, safe and radiation free.

What if you find something? more›

Breast Check has developed a way of profiling your breast health. If early atypical behaviour is found, these changes can be monitored. Not all changes are cancer related. Some suspicious findings may require further management, which may include ultrasound and mammography.
There are many opportunities available to women to maintain breast health including breast health profiling, diet, lifestyle changes as well as conventional methods.