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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Address:
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1800 8th St E, Box 1800
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6M9
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Service Description:
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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
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Application:
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Call for appointment * no referral required for women between 50 and 74 years * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Women 50-74 years, and women 30-69 years identified as being at high risk for breast cancer
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