How often is breast cancer screening offered?

In Belgium, women aged 50 to 69 are offered a free screening mammogram every 2 years. In the Netherlands it is for women aged 50 to 75, every 2 to 3 years.

The screening programme looks for breast cancer in women without symptoms. You receive an invitation automatically if you are eligible. Taking part is voluntary; if you have symptoms or a higher risk, see your doctor and do not wait for the invitation.

1. Check whether your invitation arrived by post or online mailbox
2. Book an appointment at an accredited mammography unit
3. Bring your ID card and invitation
4. Wait for the result and follow your doctor’s advice

20 to 40 minutes.

• invitation or appointment
• ID card

Flanders: Centre for Cancer Detection (50–69, every 2 years). Wallonia: CCRef, Mammotest screening mammogram (50–69, every 2 years). Brussels: Bruprev, Mammotest screening mammogram (50–69, every 2 years). Netherlands: RIVM (50–75, every 2 to 3 years).

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This is a general public guideline, not personal medical advice. If you have symptoms or doubts, ask your doctor for advice.

Source

• Centrum voor Kankeropsporing (Vlaamse bevolkingsonderzoeken) — Bevolkingsonderzoek Borstkanker – home
• CCRef (Centre de Coordination et de Référence, Wallonie) — Dépistage du cancer du sein - 50 à 69 ans
• Bruprev (Brussels centrum voor kankeropsporing) — Le Mammotest – Pourquoi moi ?
• RIVM (Nederland) — Bevolkingsonderzoek borstkanker

Checked on: 2026-09-27

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