Breast Screening
Ontario guidelines recommendations for breast screening
Information
Women Between Ages 20-39
should know their own breasts on how they should look and feel
do regular breast self-exams (BSE)
Women Between Ages 40-49
should know their breasts
do regular breast self-exams (BSE)
start discussing mammograms in regards to baselines ( family history)
Women Between Ages 50-74
should know their breasts
do regular breast self-exams (BSE)
Mammograms should be performed every 2 years for Breast Screening
(this can be arranged through Ontario Breast Screening Program)
Women Over Age 75
should continue to know their own breasts
do regular breast self-exams (BSE)
Mammograms should be discussed to see if there is a need to continue