An important Health Message for Women aged 50-69

• If you are a woman between the ages of 50 and 69, you have a higher risk of getting breast cancer.
• There is proof that regular breast cancer screening examinations for women your age can help find breast cancers early and improve chances of recovery.
• As long as you have no signs of breast cancer, you should take part in breast cancer screening every two years. If you have any possible signs of breast cancer, please see your doctor right away. Signs might include a breast lump, puckery skin, a nipple discharge or a rash.
• Region hospital corporations now offer breast cancer screening services for you.
• Breast cancer screening services include:
  • a screening mammogram (breast x-ray)
  • clinical breast examination by a health professional
  • learning about breast self- examination

• You can take part in these services without seeing a doctor first. Just call the screening site in your area to schedule a time for your examination. There is no fee for this service.
• If you are younger than 50 or older than 69, please talk to your doctor to find out what breast screening methods would be best for you. This is especially important if you have a family history of breast cancer.