Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women

• screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue)
• screening results are sent to both the women and her doctor
• women who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment
• women who receive abnormal results are referred to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests

The OBSP is administered by Cancer Care Ontario through its regional cancer centres, see www.cancercare.on.ca for more information
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• women; 40yrs and up; no previous history of cancer or acute findings or implants (a routine screening only)
  
• women between 30 and 69 years identified as having a high-risk
  
• women of any age who have breast symptoms such as lumps can be scheduled for mammograms and breast biopsies

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• no referral required for women 50 years and older
• medical referral also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years