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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Address:
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131 Frederick Campbell St
Fergus, ON
N1M 0H3
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Intersection:
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Beatty Line N and Frederick Campbell St
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women
Screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue) * screening results are sent to both the woman and her doctor
Women who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their
next screening appointment * women who receive abnormal results are
referred to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred
directly for additional tests
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Application:
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Call for appointment * no referral required for women 50-74 years * referral required from physician for women older than 74 years
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 50-74 years at average risk and women older than 74 years with medical referral * no incidence of breast cancer in the past * no breast augmentation * will screen women with breast reduction
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Area Served:
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Wellington County and area
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