Our purpose

BreastScreen NSW aims to reduce illness and death from breast cancer by detecting the disease early. Early detection of cancer increases the treatment options available and improves the chance of survival. 

Our Impact 

• For women aged 50–74, the breast cancer death rate has decreased by almost half (45%) since the BreastScreen Australia Program began in 1991.¹⁴⁷⁴ 

• Between 2013–2017, the 5-year relative breast cancer survival rate for women aged 50–74 was 93.4%.¹⁵¹⁶ 

Three principles guide our work:  

1. We focus on you. Our services are high quality, accessible and equitable. We respect your choices, needs, values, expectations and feedback. 
2. Our services are safe. Every team member is responsible for quality. We are committed to quality improvement. 
3. We are up to date. Our services are guided by the latest evidence, knowledge and client experience.¹⁵¹⁹