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All women, regardless of age, should have a physical breast
exam done by a doctor or nurse every year. Women age 50 to
74 should have a mammogram every two years. The Ontario Breast
Screening Program (OBSP) offers free mammograms to women in
this age group.
The Linda Buchan Centre
for Breast Screening and Assessment Centre at TBRHSC,
an OBSP affiliate, delivers a comprehensive and coordinated
approach to address the needs of women and men with breast
health concerns. The program complements the services of primary
care physicians by providing a consistent and coordinated
diagnostic process to aid in a positive, definitive outcome.
To learn more about the Ontario Breast
Screening Program in Northwestern Ontario, click here.
Risks for breast cancer include:
- Obesity
- Age - particularly age 50 and older
- Family history
- Tobacco use
Both men and women can develop breast cancer, although it
is most common in women.
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Warning signs:
Breast cancer may not have any symptoms, but talk to
your healthcare provider if you notice:
- A lump when examining the breast
- Dimpling of the skin
- Pulled-in nipple
- Dribbling from the nipple
- Skin changes, redness or rash on the breast
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