Breast Cancer

There is no way to prevent breast cancer, but if cancer is found early through screening, then there is a good chance that the cancer can be cured.

Mammogram

The screening test for breast cancer is called a mammogram. This test is an x-ray of your breasts that can find breast cancer early, when it may be smaller and easier to treat.

To learn more about when you should get a mammogram, visit Cancer Care Ontario's website.

If you are 50 years of age or older you can make your own appointment with the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP).

There are two OBSP sites in the KFL&A area:

• Hotel Dieu Hospital
  166 Brock Street, Kingston, ON
  613-544-3400, ext. 2358
• Kingston General Hospital
  5 - 490 Discovery Avenue, Kingston, ON
  613-384-4284

For more site locations, visit the Cancer Care Ontario website.

If you are younger than 50 years of age but are at risk of developing breast cancer due to family history or a genetic link, see your health care provider for a screening referral. 

For more information visit the Canadian Cancer Society website.