Regina 
Women in Saskatchewan aged 40 and older can now book routine screening mammograms through the BreastCheck program.
Credit: National Cancer Institute
The change took effect July 1, 2026, marking the fourth and final phase of the province’s plan to lower the eligibility age from 50 to 40. The phased rollout began in January 2025 and now includes women aged 40 to 43.
Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said the expansion gives about 76,000 more women access to breast screening services. The province says routine BreastCheck mammograms find about 75 per cent of breast cancers in Saskatchewan at an early stage.
Karen Efthimiou, vice-president of Population Health, Quality and Research with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, said regular screening can detect changes early, often before symptoms appear.
A screening mammogram is a low-dose X-ray used for routine checks. Women do not need a referral if they meet the eligibility requirements. They must have no breast symptoms, no breast implants, not be in active follow-up for breast cancer, and have been breast cancer-free for the past five years.
Most women are encouraged to have a screening mammogram every two years.
BreastCheck screening is available at eight designated locations across Saskatchewan. Two Mobile Mammography Units also travel to rural and northern communities.
Women with symptoms such as lumps, bloody nipple discharge or skin changes should speak with a health care provider or visit a walk-in clinic, as diagnostic mammograms require a referral.
Appointments can be booked by calling 1-855-584-8228.
