# Australia to shift breast cancer screening from age to risk profile 2026-08-08T04:41:15+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Australia will overhaul its breast cancer screening programme, moving from age-based invitations to risk-stratified screening over the next decade. The change means factors such as breast density, family history, genetic test results, and artificial intelligence will determine who is screened and how often. Women with dense breasts, a strong risk factor, may need extra imaging like MRI or 3D mammography. The review recommends using tools like iPrevent and CanRisk to calculate individual risk. However, pathways to access this risk information and extra imaging are not yet developed. Pilot studies are needed before large-scale rollout. Until then, women over 40 can still have a free mammogram every two years through BreastScreen. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Australia, breast cancer, breast density, health policy, risk-stratification, screening Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/australia-to-shift-breast-cancer-screening-from-age-to-risk-profile/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/australia-to-shift-breast-cancer-screening-from-age-to-risk-profile/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.