South Australian women can now book a free breast screen easier than ever before with online bookings now available through the BreastScreen SA website.

Online bookings can be made at all 11 BreastScreen SA clinics, including the eight fixed screening clinics and three mobile screening units.

It means women can now book their appointment at any time of the day, instead of being limited to calling during business hours and sometimes requiring a call back.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in South Australian women, with more than 1400 women diagnosed every year.

It is one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in women and increases in frequency with age, with one in 10 South Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 75.

In as little as five minutes, women can now book an appointment online from their preferred device, whether it be their computer or even their mobile phone while on the go.

It follows the rollout last month of more detailed breast screening reporting at all 11 BreastScreen SA clinics, to now include specific information about an individual’s breast density.

About half of women are regarded as having dense breast tissue which has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.

Screening mammography is the most effective method for the early detection of breast cancer, with research showing women who have regular screens reduce their chance of dying from breast cancer by up to 41%.

BreastScreen SA provides free breast screens (breast X-rays) every two years to women over 40, primarily aged 50 to 74 years, with the aim of diagnosing breast cancer at an early stage, before it can be felt.

To make a free appointment, go to www.breastscreen.sa.gov.au and click the ‘Book Now’ button or call BreastScreen SA on 13 20 50.