Cancer screening

Cancer screening can help find cancer early, before you have symptoms. Your age, family history, health history or other risk factors can affect which screening tests you may need.

National Cancer Screening Register

You’ll need to have an active Medicare record before you can link National Cancer Screening Register to myGov.

Access the National Cancer Screening Register through myGov to:

• manage your participation in screening programs
• view your screening information
• update your personal details
• update your communication preferences.

Other national cancer screening programs

Learn about national cancer screening programs you may be eligible for.

Skin cancer checks

You can visit a skin cancer clinic or see your GP for a skin check. Your GP may refer you to a specialist if needed. Find out more about whether you should be checked for skin cancer on the healthdirect website.