Photo: Saskatchewan Government – BreastCheck Screening at 40
More Saskatchewan women are able to access breast cancer screening following changes that lowered the eligibility age and expanded mobile mammography services into rural and northern communities.
As of July 2026, women aged 40 and older can access routine screening mammograms through BreastCheck. The province says the change makes approximately 76,000 additional women eligible for screening.
Two new custom-built mobile mammography units are also providing screening services in 42 rural and northern communities, reducing the need for women to travel for appointments.
“We encourage eligible women to take advantage of breast cancer screening mammography through BreastCheck,” said Karen Efthimiou, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Population Health, Quality and Research Vice President.
“Regular screening mammograms play an important role in early detection. With BreastCheck now available to women ages 40 and older, more Saskatchewan women can access screening through our network of eight screening centres and two Mobile Mammography Units operated in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.”
The SHA and SCA continue to improve access to screening and diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
“Throughout the province, our teams provide patients and their families with compassionate, patient-centred care,” said Brenda Lock, Saskatchewan Health Authority Interim Executive Director of Medical Imaging.
“From screening and diagnostic imaging to treatment and support, early detection saves lives. Our focus on enhancing diagnostic capacity, care delivery and technology province-wide is improving access to care that’s closer to home.”
The Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill say the changes are efforts to make breast health services more accessible.
“By expanding screening eligibility, increasing diagnostic capacity and investing in specialized breast health services, we are helping more women access the care they need when they need it,” said Cockrill.
Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr said improving access is especially important for women outside larger centres.
“Expanding access to breast health services is especially important for women in rural and northern Saskatchewan to ensure they can access the care they need as close to home as possible,” said Carr.