Ontario Breast Screening Program
Overview
The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) recommends that most eligible women, Two-Spirit, trans and nonbinary people ages 40 to 74 get screened with mammography every 2 years.
People ages 40 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 40 to 74 who are at average risk for breast cancer with mammography every two years, 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
Appointment Details
- An appointment is required for this test.
- You do not require a signed request from your physician unless you are over the age of 74.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early to register and allow optimal time for test. You may need to re-book if late.
