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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Address:
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33 Drummond St W
Perth, ON
K7H 2K1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Drummond St and Isabella St
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Hours:
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Out-patient Bookings: | |
| Mon | 8am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8am-4pm | |
| Wed | 8am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8am-4pm | |
| Fri | 8am-4pm | |
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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 of age
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 40 years and older who have not been previously diagnosed as having breast cancer, do not have breast implants, and are not experiencing new or acute breast symptoms
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