1. Letter to Family Physician or Designated Health Center (NORMAL RESULTS)

Dear ----------------:

New Brunswick Region Hospital Corporations provide screening mammograms to asymptomatic women aged 50-69. When a woman registers for her appointment; we ask for the name of the doctor or designated Health Center where we can send the report on the mammogram.

Recently, (insert woman's name) of (insert woman's address) attended for screening at our facility. She asked that we send the results of her mammogram to you.

The radiologist's review indicated that NO ABNORMALITIES were detected on the screening film. We have also sent a letter to (insert woman's name) to indicate this. We have suggested that she have a physical examination of the breasts as part of her comprehensive women's health care, and that she see you immediately if she notices any breast abnormalities before her next screening visit in two year's time.

As a clinical reminder, you are probably aware that about 10% of palpable breast cancers are not visible on mammograms. A NORMAL SCREENING MAMMOGRAM DOES NOT RULE OUT BREAST CANCER. Thus, if at any time your patient has a breast lump or other signs of possible breast cancer, further consultation and investigation would be warranted.

Sincerely,

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