Hamilton Health Sciences - West Lincoln Memorial Hospital - Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)

Application

Call for appointment * no referral required for women between 40 and 74 years * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years

Eligibility / Target Population

Women 40-74 years, and women 30-69 years identified as being at high risk for breast cancer

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area Served

West Niagara

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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 woman 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