Have you had a breast screen yet? It's fast, FREE, friendly and female - no doctor's referral needed.
Early detection is your best protection – BREAST CANCER SCREENING SAVES LIVES! Regular screening for breast cancer remains the most effective way to detect breast cancer early.
Did you know
90% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history?
To make an appointment book online at www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au
Or contact 13 20 50
Monday - Friday
8am to 4.30pm
Out of hours and Saturday appointments available.
Early detection is your best protection – breast cancer screening saves lives. Regular breast screening is an excellent way to detect breast cancer in its early stage, even before you or your doctor can see or feel something.
Getting screened every 2 years will give you best chance for early detection and more treatment options.
It is FREE and available to you every 2 years.
While all women 40 years and over are eligible, women aged 50–74 years are particularly encouraged to have a breast screen every 2 years as this is the age group most at risk.
Women over 50 years are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer, with 76% of women diagnosed with breast cancer being in this age group.
Ipswich BreastScreen
(permanent screening facility)
Ipswich Health Plaza
Lower ground floor, 21 Bell Street
Ipswich
Mobile services in BreastScreen
vans visit:
Boonah
Boonah Sports Complex, Coronation Street
Booval
Booval Fair Shopping Centre
Corner of Brisbane and South Station roads, Booval
Bundamba
The Bremer Institute of TAFE, Corner of Mary and Byrne streets
Esk
Visitor Information Centre, Ipswich Street
Flinders View
Winston Glades Shopping Centre, 259 Ash Street
Fernvale
Visitor Information Centre, Brisbane Valley Highway
Goodna
Diggers Rest, Corner of Church and Queen Streets
Ipswich
Ipswich Hospital, Chelmsford Avenue
Kambu Medical Centre, 27 Roderick Street
North Ipswich
Riverlink Shopping Centre, Corner Pine and Down Street
Lowood
Lowood Clock/Railway Park, Corner Main and Railway streets
Plainland
Schulte’s Central, 4424 Warrego Highway
Redbank
Redbank Collingwood Sports Complex, Chalk Street
Rosewood
Rosewood Community Centre, 19 School Road
Springfield Central
Education City, Education City Drive (off Sinnathamby Boulevard)
Wacol
The Park - Centre for Mental Health and Specialised Services, Ellerton Drive and Wolston Park Road
Toogoolawah
Toogoolawah Court House, Hopkins Place
Contact 13 20 50 or bsqr_registry_support_centre@health.qld.gov.au
Keeping your contact details up-to-date ensures that you will receive a reminder about your next appointment.
Please remain aware of the normal look and feel of your breasts. If you notice any changes please contact your doctor immediately, do not wait until your next breast screen. Breast changes to look out for include:
- a new lump or lumpiness, especially if it's only in one breast
- a change in the size and shape of your breast
- a change to the nipple, such as crusting, an ulcer, redness or the nipple pulled in
- a discharge from your nipple that happens without squeezing the nipple
- a change in the skin of the breast such as redness or dimpling or puckered skin
- a pain that doesn't go away.
For more information and resources visit
www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/ordering-resources.asp
or contact 13 20 50 and ask to speak to our Health Promotion Officer.