Did you know your risk for breast cancer increases as you age? In fact, approximately 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are ages 50 and older.
That's why the OBSP (Ontario Breast Screening Program) recommends a breast screening every two years for women ages 50-74 who are at average risk for breast cancer and have:
The OBSP also recommends an annual screening for women ages 30-69 who are confirmed by their doctor or nurse practitioner to be at high risk for breast cancer.
That's why the OBSP (Ontario Breast Screening Program) recommends a breast screening every two years for women ages 50-74 who are at average risk for breast cancer and have:
- No acute breast symptoms.
- No personal history of breast cancer.
- Not had a mammogram within the past 11 months.
The OBSP also recommends an annual screening for women ages 30-69 who are confirmed by their doctor or nurse practitioner to be at high risk for breast cancer.
Please note: Starting fall 2024, the Ontario government will lower the eligible age for self-referred breast screenings from 50 to 40. This means women ages 40-49, in addition to women ages 50-74, will be able to book their OHIP-covered breast screening without a doctor's referral.
Our high-quality breast screenings take just 20 minutes.
No cost or doctor referral required for women ages 50-74.
Tell your friends and relatives and book your appointment today!
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London Fanshawe
North London Medical Centre
1055 Fanshawe Park Road West,
Suite 301 London, ON N6G 5B4
1055 Fanshawe Park Road West,
Suite 301 London, ON N6G 5B4
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Wharncliffe Health Centre
279 Wharncliffe Road North, Suite 111
London, ON
279 Wharncliffe Road North, Suite 111
London, ON
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Credit Valley Professional Building
2300 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite G02
Mississauga, ON
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Mississauga, ON
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