Cancer Screening - Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Canada. Nearly one-half (50%) of all new breast cancers cases are in women 50 years of age or older. Women in this age range get the most from a screening mammogram (x-rays of the breasts). Mammograms can find breast cancers at an early stage, often before they can be felt or have spread to your lymph glands.
What you can do:
- Be aware of any changes in your breasts and talk to your doctor if you find any changes.
- Have a yearly breast exam by your doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse examiner.
- All women 50 years and older should have a mammogram (breast x-ray) every 2 years.
- If you are over 50, you can call the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) and make your own free appointment.
There are many benefits to you to be involved in the Ontario Breast Screening Program:
- A specially trained nurse will take your history and do a thorough breast examination.
- You will have your mammogram (breast x-ray) by the registered technologist.
- After your visit, a letter with your results will be sent to both you and your doctor.
- You will be reminded to make another appointment for your next breast x-ray in 2 years.
Here are the Ontario Breast Screening Programs in Waterloo Region:
Cambridge
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital
700 Coronation Blvd, Cambridge
Phone: 519-740-4999 - Medical Imaging Centre – Cambridge
715 Coronation Blvd, Suite. 6, Cambridge
Phone: 519-740-3736
Fergus
- Groves Memorial Community Hospital
235 Union Street East, Fergus
Phone: 519-843-2010
Guelph
- Guelph General Hospital
115 Delhi St, Guelph
Phone: 519-837-6440, ext. 6413 - Guelph Imaging Centre
55 Wyndham St N, Suite 206
Phone: 519-821-7752
Kitchener
- St. Mary’s General Hospital
911 Queen’s Blvd, Kitchener
Phone: 519-749-6456 - True North Imaging
751 Victoria St, Suite B102, Kitchener
Phone: 519-742-7599
Related Resources
Canadian Breast Cancer Association - Early Detection
Canadian Cancer Society - Breast cancer: How to reduce your risk
Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario Breast Screening Program
Cancer Care Ontario - Breast Screening
