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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Phone Numbers:
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613-267-1500 ext 5678
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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613-267-1172
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Address:
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33 Drummond St W
Perth, ON
K7H 2K1
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Intersection:
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Drummond St and Isabella St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Out-patient bookings: Mon-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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Fees:
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Free
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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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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Perth
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Last Updated:
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12/4/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=176286
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