Ontario Breast Screening Program
Overview
The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) recommends that most eligible women, Two-Spirit, trans and nonbinary people ages 50 to 74 get screened with mammography every 2 years.
People ages 50 to 74 are eligible for screening through the OBSP if they:
- have no new breast cancer symptoms
- have no personal history of breast cancer
- have not had a mastectomy
- have not had a screening mammogram within the last 11 months
- If transfeminine, have used feminizing hormones for at least 5 years in a row
People over age 74 can be screened within the OBSP; however, they are encouraged to make a personal decision about breast cancer screening in consultation with a primary care provider. The OBSP will not recall people over age 74 to participate in the program. To continue screening through the OBSP, a referral is required from a primary care provider
Who is Eligible?
- Women aged 50 to 74 who are at average risk for breast cancer with mammography every two years.
Appointment Details
- An appointment is required for this test.
- You do not require a signed request from your physician
- Please arrive 10 minutes early to register and allow optimal time for test. You may need to re-book if late.
