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1. cancer.ca › cancer-types › breastScreening for breast cancer - Canadian Cancer Society

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   Screening tests help find breast cancer before any symptoms develop. When breast cancer is found and treated early, the chances of successful treatment are better. Provincial and territorial screening programs use screening mammography, which is a procedure used to x-ray the breast. The image produced is called a mammogram.

2. cancer.ca › en › cancer-informationWhen should I be screened for breast cancer

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   When should I be screened for breast cancer. Whatever your age, you should know what is normal for your breasts and tell your healthcare provider if you notice any changes. Once you reach a certain age, you can also go for screening mammography (a low-dose x-ray). Mammography is the most reliable method of finding breast cancer.

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4. cancer.ca › what-we-are-doing › breast-screeningBreast Screening | Canadian Cancer Society

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   The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is urging provinces and territories to lower the start age for breast screening programs to 40 for individuals at average risk of developing breast cancer and ensure programs are inclusive, accessible and well-resourced. This reflects calls for action from patients who are frustrated that women aged 40 to 49 ...

5. www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca › topics › breastGuidelines – Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

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   Guidelines. Guidelines for breast screening are determined by each province and territory, based on a wide range of factors, including local considerations. A number of provinces and territories’ current guidelines recommend screening to begin at age 50 and end at age 74 for asymptomatic individuals at average risk.

6. www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca › topics › breastGuidelines – Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

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   Breast cancer screening guidelines. Starting at age 50 and ending at age 74 or 75, asymptomatic individuals at average risk are recommended to participate in mammogram screening every two years by most provinces and territories. Some jurisdictions accept individuals outside of these guidelines if an individual chooses to be screened, has been ...

7. www.canada.ca › en › public-healthBreast Cancer - Canada.ca

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   Breast tissue covers a larger area than just the breast, extending up to the collarbone and from the armpit to the breastbone. In 2022 an estimated 28,600 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,500 will die of it. Breast cancer accounts for approximately 25% of new cases of cancer and 14% of all cancer deaths in Canadian women.

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   What is a breast cancer screening?

   • Screening means checking for a disease in a group of people who don't show any symptoms of the disease. Screening tests help find breast cancer before any symptoms develop. When breast cancer is found and treated early, the chances of successful treatment are better.

   Screening for breast cancer - Canadian Cancer Society

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   How can we improve breast cancer screening in Canada?

   • Collect data to fill gaps in breast cancer screening, including race-based data collection across the cancer control continuum. Create a breast cancer screening surveillance system to collect data on risk, screening and screening outcomes. Connect databases to monitor, evaluate and report on breast cancer screening in Canada.

   Breast Screening | Canadian Cancer Society

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   What is the Ontario breast screening program?

   • The Ontario Breast Screening Program encourages women, Two-Spirit people, trans people and non-binary people ages 40 to 49 to make an informed decision about whether breast cancer screening is right for them. They can decide by talking to their primary care provider or a Health 811 navigator about:

   Breast Screening Recommendations Summary | Cancer Care Ontario

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   Who can get screened for breast cancer in Ontario?

   • Women, Two-Spirit people, trans people and nonbinary people ages 30 to 69 can get screened through the High Risk OBSP if they have a referral from their primary care provider, a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan number, no breast cancer symptoms and meet criteria listed in Category A or B (see below).

   Breast Screening Recommendations Summary | Cancer Care Ontario

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   Should everyone in Canada have fair and timely access to breast cancer screening?

   • Everyone in Canada should have fair and timely access to breast cancer screening, no matter where they live or who they are. Screening programs need enough resources to ensure fair and timely access, especially for communities that are underserved.

   Breast Screening | Canadian Cancer Society

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9. www.cancercareontario.ca › en › guidelines-adviceBreast Screening Recommendations Summary - Cancer Care Ontario

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   Screening Recommendations. The Ontario Breast Screening Program encourages women, Two-Spirit people, trans people and non-binary people ages 40 to 49 to make an informed decision about whether breast cancer screening is right for them. They can decide by talking to their primary care provider or a Health 811 navigator about: the potential ...