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SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY
WHERE DO I GO TO HAVE A MAMMOGRAM?
Breast screening is available across Canada. Most of the provinces and territories have an organized breast screening program. By participating in the organized screening program in your region, you will receive additional benefits which may include:
- Regular monitoring of the mammography equipment, image quality and skill level of the staff to ensure high quality.
- Reminders of when you are due for your next screening.
- Proper follow-up if your screening reveals a breast abnormality.
- Regular performance evaluations to ensure that breast cancers are diagnosed in a timely manner.
- A letter sent to you and your doctor about your exam results.
All of the provinces and territories in Canada offer screenings for women aged 50 – 69. The eligibility for women outside of this age group varies from province to province and may require a doctor's referral. The list below indicates the eligibility criteria for screenings, but you should contact the program in your region for the most up-to-date information.
Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program
1-866-727-3926
Age of eligibility: 40
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
Mobile services available.
British Columbia Screening Mammography Program
1-800-663-9203
Age of eligibility: 40 – 79
Targeted age group: 40 – 79
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
Mobile services available.
Manitoba Breast Screening Program
1-800-903-9290
Age of eligibility: 50 – 69
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required with the exception of the mobile screening units.
Mobile services available.
Breast Screening Program for Newfoundland and Labrador
1-800-414-3443
Age of eligibility: 50 – 69, 70+ (if previously enrolled in the program)
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
New Brunswick Breast Cancer Screening
1-888-762-8700
Age of eligibility: 50 – 69
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
Northwest Territories Breast Screening Program
1-867-873-0452
Age of eligibility: 40+
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program
1-800-565-0548
Age of eligibility: 40+
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor can refer to a diagnostic centre for screening.
Mobile services available.
Ontario Breast Screening Program
1-800-668-9304
Age of eligibility: 50+
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor can refer to a diagnostic centre for screening.
Mobile services available.
Prince Edward Island Breast Screening Program
1-888-858-2915
Age of eligibility: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
Québec Breast Cancer Screening Program
Call your doctor or Info-Santé
Age of eligibility: 50 – 69
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Doctor's referral or Québec Letter of Invitation required.
Mobile services available.
Saskatchewan Screening Program for Breast Cancer
1-800-667-0017
1-800-567-7271
Age of eligibility: 50 – 75, 75+ (if previously enrolled in the program)
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
Mobile services available.
Yukon Mammography Program
1-867-393-8738
Age of eligibility: 40+
Women can self-refer.
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