An Important Health Message for Women aged 50-69

Breast Cancer Screening

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 at increased risk of breast cancer.
• There is proof that regular breast screening examinations for women your age can help to find breast cancers early and improve chances of recovery.
• Provided you have no signs of possible breast cancer, you should take part in breast cancer screening every 2 years.
• New Brunswick region hospital corporations are now offering breast cancer screening services designed especially for you.
• Breast cancer screening services should include: a screening mammogram (breast x-ray), arrangements for an examination of your breasts by a health professional, and teaching of breast self-examination.

• You can take part in these services without a doctor making an appointment for you. Just call the phone number of the screening site in your area to schedule a time. There is no fee for this service.
• If you have any signs of possible breast cancer, such as a breast lump, please see your doctor right away.
• If you are younger than 50 or older than 69, please see your doctor to discuss what breast screening