Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian women. It grows in the cells of your breast tissue, which extends all the way up to your collarbone and from armpit to armpit. Breast cancer can affect women of any age, but is most common in women over 50. Whatever your age, you should know what is normal for your breasts.
Screening can spot breast cancer when it’s way too small for you to find on your own. Many women are alive and well today because their breast cancer was detected and treated early.
Screening Recommendations
| If you are: | You should: |
|---|---|
| 40 to 49 | Talk to your doctor about your risk of breast cancer, along with the benefits and risks of mammography. |
| 50 to 69 | Have a mammogram every 2 years. |
| 70 or older | Talk to your doctor about how often you should have a mammogram. |
Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program
The Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program assists Nova Scotians with the early detection of breast cancer and offers women information on breast health and mammography. For more information on the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program call toll free: 1-800-565-0548
Join the fight
- Sign up for screening reminders.
- Use Facebook to tag the people you care about and encourage them to get screened.
- Invite your friends and loved ones to sign up for screening reminders.
- Share your story and encourage other Nova Scotians to get screened.
For general cancer screening information call the toll-free Cancer Information Service 1-888 939-3333