Thunder Bay Medical Centre - Ontario Breast Screening Program

Application

Call the office or toll-free number to book an appointment
No referral required for women between 40 and 74 years of age
Medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women aged 40 to 74 who are at average risk for breast cancer with mammography every two years
Women aged 30 to 69 years of age who are identified as being at high risk for breast cancer with annual mammography and breast magnetic resonance imaging screening
Women who are at average risk and have never had breast cancer, and do not have breast implants
Women who have not had a mammogram within the past year

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Fully accessible with push-button door; Parking -- Fully accessible with designated parking spot; Washroom -- Third Floor accessible but no push-button door

Description of Services:

Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women

Provides clinical breast exam preformed by a specially trained nurse
Conducts mammograms (x-ray of the breast)
Teaches how to perform self examinations

Note: Screening can include a physical breast examination by a specially trained nurse and two-view mammography where screening results are sent to both the patient and her doctor
Note: Individuals who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment. Individuals with abnormal results are referred back to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests