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Group Health Centre - Ontario Breast Screening Program
Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women
Note: Individuals who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment. Individuals with abnormal results are referred back to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests
- Provides clinical breast exam preformed by a specially trained nurse
- Conducts mammograms (x-ray of the breast)
- Teaches how to perform self-examinations
Note: Individuals who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment. Individuals with abnormal results are referred back to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests
Application
- Call the office or toll-free number to book an appointment
- No referral required for women between 40 and 74 years of age
- Medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years
- Women are requested to wear a two-piece outfit and NO deodorants, creams or perfumes
Eligibility
- Women aged 40 to 74 who are at average risk for breast cancer with mammography every two years
- Women aged 30 to 69 years of age who are identified as being at high risk for breast cancer with annual mammography and breast magnetic resonance imaging screening
- Women who are at average risk and have never had breast cancer, and do not have breast implants
- Women who have not had a mammogram within the past year
Languages
Physical Access
Fully Accessible
Fees
None
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