Record #: SHA1298
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 26 Jul 2023

Description

Description (Service) The BAC offers a coordinated and timely approach to the assessment and diagnosis of breast health concerns.
Services may include:
  • Screening mammography
  • Diagnostic mammography (special views to diagnose breast problems)
  • Breast ultrasound
  • Image-guided core breast biopsies
  • Breast MRI
  • Onsite radiologists specializing in breast imaging
  • Assistance with surgical and oncology referrals
  • Pre-operative procedures for breast surgery
  • Education and support
  • Genetic assessment and testing through the PRHC Genetics Program
  • Referrals to community partners
Ontario Breast Screening Program
  • Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in woman
  • Screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue)
  • screening results are sent to both the woman and her doctor
Breast Health Navigator - available to patients and their families for information, education and support about breast health

Service Details

PET In or Out of Home Service Out-of-Home Service
PET Referral Process Both Self-referral and Health Care or Social Services Professional Referral Possible
Public Comments As of October 2023 eligibility for Ontario Breast Screening will include women with breast implants.
Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Ontario Breast Screening: Women between 50 and 74 years with no history or breast cancer, no breast implants and no current breast problems

Non-Ontario Breast Screening: women aged 40-49, women with breast implants, women with a personal history of breast cancer, and men with a strong family history of breast cancer

Referrals for high-risk women aged 30-69.
Application Ontario Breast Screening: Self referral. Call for appointment
Non-Ontario Breast Screening: referral from healthcare provider. Visit website for referral form
Women age 50 and older with no history of breast cancer, no breast implants and no current problems: Self referral. Call for appointment
High risk women 30-69: referral from healthcare provider. Visit website for referral form
Languages English; Interpretation available upon request
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 7C6
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-740-8166
Toll Free Phone 1-800-974-4461
Fax 705-740-8167
Website www.prhc.on.ca/healthcare-services/cancer-care/breast-assessment-centre/
Primary Contact Jill Cummings, Senior Mammography Technologist
Alternate Contact Lindsey Justynski, Breast Health Navigator

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