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.

There are four Ontario Breast Screening Programs in Waterloo Region.

• True North Imaging
  751 Victoria St, Kitchener
  Phone: 519-742-7599
• Grand River Hospital
  835 King St W , Kitchener
  Phone: 519-749-4270
• Cambridge Memorial Hospital
  700 Coronation Blvd, Cambridge
  Phone: 519-740-4999
• RDS Cambridge 715 Coronation Blvd (Medical Arts Bldg)
  Phone: 519-740-3736
• Groves Memorial Community Hospital
  235 Union Street East, Fergus
  Phone: 519-843-2010
• Guelph Imaging Centre
  55 Wyndham St N, Suite 206
  Phone: 519-821-7752