Breast Cancer

Important Information for Women aged 50-69

Are you a woman between
the ages of 50 and 69

If you are a woman between the ages of 50 and 69, you are part of a group that has a high risk of breast cancer. You should have a breast examination, once every two years. You can now have an examination at one of your local hospitals without a doctor making the appointment for you. Just call the number below and schedule a time for your examination. There is no charge for this service.

If you are younger than 50 or older than 69, you can also have a breast examination at a local hospital, but you must see your family doctor first.

As women get older, their chance of getting breast cancer becomes higher. In fact, growing older puts women at more risk than having a family history of breast cancer.

There is no way to prevent the disease. However, studies have shown that finding cancer early can improve a woman's chance of beating breast cancer. Breast cancer screening services like this one can find cancer very early, before it is even big enough to form a lump that you can feel.