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Women’s Health

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 Canadian women.

Women’s Health Screening: Get the Facts. Get Screened.

In the field of diagnostic imaging services for women, breast cancer is the most common diagnosis of female cancer, affecting 1 in 8 Canadian women. More than 80% of breast cancers are found in women over the age of 50, and most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease.

Some preventable risk factors include diet, alcohol, and exposure to certain chemicals in the environment. Unfortunately, age is the most significant factor, with the incidence of breast cancer rising steeply between the ages of 30 and 65.

The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) recommends annual breast screenings for women ages 30-69 who are confirmed by their doctor or nurse practitioner to be at high risk of breast cancer. These OHIP-covered screenings are also recommended every two years for women ages 50-74 who are at average risk for breast cancer.

If you’re between the ages of 50-74: Click here to book your 20 minute, OHIP-covered breast screening. No doctor referral required.

Please note: Starting in 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.

Source: Canadian Cancer Society

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES FOR WOMEN

In addition to breast screenings, our diagnostics facilities offer a wide range of services focused on women’s health in a safe and comfortable setting: