ONTARIO BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM GUIDELINES

 

All women	·         Be aware of any changes in your breasts; if you find changes go to your health care provider           ·         Annual physical breast exam by a trained health care provider
Women aged 40–49  and over age 74	·         Be aware of any changes in your breasts; if you find changes go to your health care provider ·         Annual physical breast exam by a trained health care provider ·         Discuss need for a mammogram with your health care provider
Women aged 50 - 74	·         Be aware of any changes in your breasts; if you find changes go to your health care provider ·         Annual physical breast exam by a trained health care provider ·         Mammogram every two years or as often as recommended by your health care provider

For more information, or to speak with a Public Health Nurse, please contact

            York Region Health Connection at 1 800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933