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A 20-minute appointment can make a difference.

Get screened to increase your chances of finding breast cancer early.

Screening Eligibility and Recommendations

 

Book your screening mammogram today by calling:

1-800-565-0548

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

 

Breast Cancer by Age

83% of cancers occur in Nova Scotians who are age 50 or older.

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Retention Rate

For individuals between the ages of 50-74 who came for their first screening mammogram in 2020, 30.3% came back to screening within the recommended screening interval. The national target is 75%.

Breast Cancer Screening

Contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing new breast symptoms.

Screening Eligibility
and Recommendations

 

Screening Rate

45.2% of eligible Nova Scotians between 50 and 74 were screened by the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program in 2023.

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Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program
603L-7001 Mumford Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 2H8
Canada

Contact

Book your screening mammogram by calling:

1-800-565-0548

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm