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Breast Cancer Facts

Risk Factors

Be Breast Aware

Breast Screening

Cervical Screening

Colorectal Screening

How to Reduce Your Risk

Overview

Estimated new cases:

9300

Estimated deaths:

1950

Breast Cancer in Ontario 2013

Regular mammograms can find breast cancer early

when it is easier to treat

80% (8 out of 10) of breast cancers are found in women age 50+

50% (5 out of 10) are found in women age 50 – 69 years

Less than 1% of breast cancers are diagnosed in men

More Breast Cancer Facts

Breast cancer symptoms present the same in men as they do in women

Research shows that increased participation in breast screening will reduce breast cancer mortality rates

More Facts

Be Breast Aware

Women of all ages:

Know what is normal for you

Know what changes to look for

Look and feel for changes often

Report any unusual changes to a doctor or nurse practitioner immediately

Report any unusual changes to a doctor or Nurse Practitioner immediately:

Have a physical breast exam done by a doctor or nurse practitioner

Women age 40 – 49: speak to a doctor or nurse practitioner about breast screening

Women age 50 and older: go for regular breast screening at least every two years

All Women Need to Be Breast Aware . . .

A mammogram is not a perfect test, some cancers may be missed

Cancers can/may develop in the interval between screens

Many studies show that having regular mammograms can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer

Risk/Benefit

Some cancers that appear on a mammogram may never progress to the point where a woman has symptoms during her lifetime

Not all cancers found through screening can be cured

Risk/Benefit

50 Candles or more on your cake?…you’re eligible to start screening through the Ontario Breast

Screening Program

Women aged 50 – 74 years

No changes in breast health

No personal history of breast cancer

No current breast implants

Ontario resident for more than 6 months

Who is Eligible to Participate in the Ontario Breast Screening

Program?

What Happens During Screening?

Change into a gownTwo-view

mammogram (x-ray) of each breast

What Happens After?Result letter

within two weeksReminder letter for next appointment

High Risk Screening Through OBSP

High risk screening:

Women aged 30 to 69 years

Asymptomatic

May have personal history of breast cancer

Confirmed to be at high risk for breast cancer (see next slide)

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High Risk Categories

High risk categories:

Confirmed carrier of gene mutation

First-degree relative of mutation carrier and refused genetic testing

≥ 25% personal lifetime risk (IBIS, BOADICEA tools)

Radiation therapy to chest more than 8 years ago and before age 30

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Ontario Breast Screening Program Benefits

A referral is not needed from a doctor

You can call and book your own appointment

Publicly funded

Result letter is mailed to your home

Reminder letter to return every two years

Call this number to book your appointment:

Ontario Breast Screening Program

Provincial Toll-Free Number

1-800-668-9304

Want to Book an Appointment?

Questions?

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