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Program:
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Breast Screening and Assessment Service (BSAS)
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Address:
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865 Regent St S
Sudbury, ON
P3E 3Y9
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Map
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Some evenings and Sat appointments also available for OBSP
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Service Description:
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Provides timely and coordinated access to breast assessment and diagnostic services to all patients of all ages, including the OBSP High-Risk referral program, by offering comprehensive care and using state-of-the art equipment
Diagnostic imaging services - Includes digital mammography, special view, breast ultrasound, stereotactic core biopsy, ultrasound guided core biopsy and needle localization * must be referred by primary care provider
Surgical consultation services - Includes the care and treatment recommendations * must be referred by primary care provider
Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) - Women age 50-74 with no acute breast symptoms can book their own mammogram * no physician referral requires
High-Risk Screening (OBSP) - Women between 30-69 years of age with no acute breast symptoms but meet one of the high-risk criteria * must be referred by their family physician
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Fees:
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Most services are covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
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Application:
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Call for appointment * no referral required for women 50-74 years of age * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years of age for specialized high risk screening
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 40 years and older who have no previous history of breast cancer, no breast implants and who have not received a mammogram within the last year * services are also provided to women between 30 and 69 years of age identified as a high-risk
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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Designated for the provision of French language services
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