Transcript Incidence of Breast Cancer in Canada.

Education Module
Breast Cancer Screening
Overview
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Breast Cancer Facts
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Risk Factors
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Be Breast Aware
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Breast Screening
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Cervical Screening
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Colorectal Screening
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How to Reduce Your Risk
Breast Cancer in Ontario 2013
 Estimated new cases:
9300
 Estimated deaths:
1950
Regular mammograms can find breast cancer early
when it is easier to treat
More Breast Cancer Facts
 80% (8 out of 10) of breast cancers are found in
women age 50+
 50% (5 out of 10) are found in women age 50 – 69
years
 Less than 1% of breast cancers are diagnosed in
men
More Facts
 Breast cancer symptoms present the same in
men as they do in women
 Research shows that increased participation in
breast screening will reduce breast cancer
mortality rates
Be Breast Aware
Women of all ages:
 Know what is normal for you
 Know what changes to look for
 Look and feel for changes often
 Report any unusual changes to a
doctor or nurse practitioner
immediately
Report any unusual changes to a doctor
or Nurse Practitioner immediately:
All Women Need to Be Breast
Aware . . .
 Have a physical breast exam done by a doctor or
nurse practitioner
 Women age 40 – 49: speak to a doctor or nurse
practitioner about breast screening
 Women age 50 and older: go for regular breast
screening at least every two years
Risk/Benefit
 A mammogram is not a perfect test, some cancers
may be missed
 Cancers can/may develop in the interval between
screens
 Many studies show that having regular
mammograms can reduce the risk of dying from
breast cancer
Risk/Benefit
 Some cancers that appear on a mammogram may
never progress to the point where a woman has
symptoms during her lifetime
 Not all cancers found through screening can be
cured
50 Candles or more on your cake?
…you’re eligible to start screening through the
Ontario Breast Screening Program
Who is Eligible to Participate in the
Ontario Breast Screening Program?
 Women aged 50 – 74 years
 No changes in breast health
 No personal history of breast cancer
 No current breast implants
 Ontario resident for more than 6
months
What Happens During Screening?
Change into a gown
Two-view mammogram
(x-ray) of each breast
What Happens After?
Result letter
within two weeks
Reminder letter for next
appointment
High Risk Screening Through OBSP
High risk screening:
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Women aged 30 to 69 years
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Asymptomatic
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May have personal history of breast cancer
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Confirmed to be at high risk for breast cancer
(see next slide)
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High Risk Categories
High risk categories:
 Confirmed carrier of gene mutation
 First-degree relative of mutation carrier and
refused genetic testing
 ≥ 25% personal lifetime risk (IBIS, BOADICEA tools)
 Radiation therapy to chest more than 8 years ago
and before age 30
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Ontario Breast Screening
Program Benefits
 A referral is not needed from a doctor
 You can call and book your own
appointment
 Publicly funded
 Result letter is mailed to your home
 Reminder letter to return every two years
Want to Book an Appointment?
Call this number to
book your appointment:
Ontario Breast Screening
Program
Provincial Toll-Free Number
1-800-668-9304
Questions?
Thank you