If you are 40 years and over you should consider routine breast screening.

At Sydney Breast Clinic, breast cancer can be detected and diagnosed within a single day which can reduce stressful waiting time and the need for multiple return visits to your GP and to medical specialists.

Sydney Breast Clinic also provides services for assessing women who have noticed a change in their breast and women with a potentially increased risk of breast cancer.

what is breAst screening?

Breast screening is the approach used to look for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of breast change. If you think you may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, for example you have a family history of breast cancer we recommend you attend our Risk Assessment Clinic.

A multidisciplinary team will be involved throughout the process of your Breast Screening. This team may include; a Radiologist, Breast Surgeon, Breast Physician, Radiographers, Sonographers and Clinic Nurse. All members of the team strive to maintain a high standard of excellence.

Clinical Breast Examination

A Breast Surgeon or Breast Physician will first document your medical history and then perform a clinical examination. He/She will examine both your breasts, armpits and neck.

Mammogram (breast X-ray)

A Radiographer will perform this test, and check the technical quality of this film. A mammogram is a very low radiation dose x-ray of the breast tissue and involves compression of the breast tissue for a few seconds. This is important as it contributes to the quality of the x-ray and reduces the radiation dose.

The Clinic’s radiographers are highly skilled in performing mammograms and will ensure that every care is taken to reduce discomfort to a minimum.

A Radiologist with expertise in breast diagnosis will interpret your mammogram. Other members of the multidisciplinary team will also contribute to the evaluation of the film.

The multidisciplinary team consists of: A breast surgeon, breast physician and a radiologist.

Once the doctors have looked at your mammograms and correlated the results with those of your clinical examination, a recommendation will be made about the need for further tests such as ultrasound or needle biopsy.

You may proceed with the required tests or you may wish to return to the Clinic on another day to complete this assessment. If you choose to return on another day, you must do so within seven days of your initial assessment for your referral to be valid.

HOW LONG DO THE TESTS TAKE?

The average time spent at the breast screening Clinic t is approximately one hour.

HOW do i get an appointment at sydney breast clinic?

If you are aged 40 years and over, you can ask your doctor to refer you to the Breast Screening Clinic at Sydney Breast Clinic. Appointments are available 7.45am to 11.30am, Monday to Friday and can usually be made within 24 hours if necessary.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

Sydney Breast Clinic charges $220 for Breast Screening. This fee is partially refunable by Medicare. To be eligible for a Medicare rebate you must be referred to Sydney Breast Clinic by your doctor or medical specialist.

when will i get my results?

A verbal result will be provided to you on the same day. A written report is sent to you and your referring doctor approximately one week after your visit or faxed to your doctor earlier if urgently required. When necessary, your referring doctor will also be contacted by the Breast Physician on the day of your visit.

Although a breast x-ray is the best way of finding breast cancers at the present time, approximately 10-15% of breast cancers may not be detected by mammography. Consequently you should practice breast awareness and see your doctor without delay if you experience any changes in your breast such as lumps, pain or nipple discharge, even if your mammogram has been normal.