News ReleaseGovernment of SaskatchewanOctober 21, 2026

More Saskatchewan women can access breast cancer screening

Since July 2026, women aged 40 and older can get routine screening mammograms through BreastCheck, with mobile services reaching rural and northern communities.

Summary

Women aged 40 and older can access routine screening mammograms through BreastCheck as of July 2026, expanding eligibility to about 76,000 more women.

Other service updates include:

  • Two mobile mammography units serving 42 rural and northern communities.
  • An additional $397,000 in the 2026–27 Provincial Budget for operations at the Regina and Saskatoon Breast Health Centres.
  • Expanded diagnostic mammogram and biopsy capacity across the province.

In 2025–26, Saskatchewan performed more than 37,500 screening mammograms and more than 74,600 diagnostic mammograms. The province says it has invested more than $15 million in breast health initiatives and enhancements since 2023–24.

Source: Government of Saskatchewan

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