Breast Screening Information for All Provinces and Territories
All of the provinces and territories in Canada offer screenings for women aged 50 – 69. The eligibility for women outside of this age group varies from province to province and may require a doctor's referral. The list below indicates the eligibility criteria for screenings, but you should contact the program in your region for the most up-to-date information.
Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program
1-866-727-3926 or visit screeningforlife.ca/screentest
Age of eligibility: 40
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
Mobile services available.
British Columbia Screening Mammography Program
Lower Mainland: 604-877-6187
Rest of BC 1-800-663-9203
ge of eligibility: 40 – 79
Targeted age group: 40 – 79
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
Mobile services available.
Manitoba Breast Screening Program
1-800-903-9290
Age of eligibility: 50 – 74
Targeted age group: 50 – 74
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required with the exception of the mobile screening units.
Mobile services available.
Breast Screening Program for Newfoundland and Labrador
1-800-414-3443 or visit http://www.purplelupin.ca/screen.html
1-709-777-5066 Breast Screening Program of NL and Labrador-St John's site
Age of eligibility: 50 – 69, 70 (if previously enrolled in the program)
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
New Brunswick Breast Cancer Screening
1-888-762-8700
Age of eligibility: 50 – 69
Targeted age group: 50 – 69 W
omen can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
Northwest Territories Breast Screening Program
1-867-669-4111
Age of eligibility: 40
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
Yellowknife: http://www.stha.ca/splash
Innuvik: Please call 1- 867-777-8000
Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program
1-800-565-0548
Age of eligibility: 40
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor can refer to a diagnostic centre for screening.
Mobile services available.
Ontario Breast Screening Program
1-800-668-9304
Age of eligibility: 50
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor can refer to a diagnostic centre for screening.
Mobile services available.
Please note: Starting July 1 2011, women between 30 and 69 years old who are at a high risk
for breast cancer can receive an annual breast MRI plus a mammogram through Ontario's Breast Screening Program (OBSP).
Visit http://bit.ly/lkUJAS for more information.
Prince Edward Island Breast Screening
Program Age of eligibility: 40-75
Women can self-refer.
Summerside: 902-438-4200
Charlottetown: 902-894-2111
Provincial Breast Screening Coordinator: 902-894-2914
Québec Breast Cancer Screening Program
Call your doctor or Info-Santé
Age of eligibility: 50 – 69
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Doctor's referral or Québec Letter of Invitation required.
Mobile services available.
Saskatchewan Screening Program for Breast Cancer
1-800-667-0017 1-800-567-7271
Age of eligibility: 50 – 75, 75 (if previously enrolled in the program)
Targeted age group: 50 – 69
Women can self-refer.
For women outside the eligible age, a doctor’s referral is required.
Mobile services available.
Yukon Mammography Program
1-867-393-8740
Age of eligibility: 40
Women can self-refer
For More Information
If you would like more information on breast cancer, and Canadian breast cancer research, please consult the following sources:
BC Cancer Agency
Breast Cancer Support Services
Breast Self Exam
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Cancer Care Ontario
Health Canada
Insider Medicine
Mayo Clinic
MedlinePlus
National Cancer Institute of Canada
Willow Breast Cancer Support
