Breast Cancer Risk Assessment – Personalised and Evidence-Based
How we turn your details into a clear, personalised risk estimate to guide the right screening plan.
The breast cancer risk assessment model we use
We use the IBIS (Tyrer–Cuzick) model, a widely‑validated tool used internationally. It estimates your year‑by‑year risk (for the next 20 years) and your lifetime risk (to age 85). It also estimates the probability of carrying a BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation—information that can guide genetic testing.
What risk factors the model considers
Your age, personal health and hormonal factors (e.g., age at first period/first birth)
Relevant breast biopsy results
Family history
Breast density
Why we use IBIS (Tyrer-Cuzick) model
Widely validated
Supports personalised screening decisions
Designed for self-use as well as clinician use
Used internationally and locally to inform eligibility for government-rebated imaging and genetic testing
Who this risk calculator is (and isn’t) for?
Our online tool is designed for women aged 18 to 75 who have not had breast cancer and have not had both breasts removed. It does not apply to men, to people with known gene changes other than BRCA1/2, or to those who have had chest radiotherapy. If you’re unsure, start the form and we’ll guide you, or contact our team.
