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Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

If you are: 

You should: 

 40 to 49

Have a clinical breast examination by a trained healthcare professional at least every 2 years.

Talk to your doctor about your risk of breast cancer, along with the benefits and risks of mammography.

 50 to 69

Have a clinical breast examination by a trained healthcare professional at least every 2 years.

Have a mammogram every 2 years.

70 or older

Talk to your doctor about how often you should be tested for breast cancer.

Source: Canadian Cancer Society

Click here to find out if you’re eligible for breast cancer screening

 

 

Page Last Updated: Thursday, September 01 2011