Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Breast Assessment Centre

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Service: Breast Assessment Centre

Record #: SHA1298

Last Modified: 18 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 13 Sep 2024

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

This is an Out-of-Home service

Service Details

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, Trans and Nonbinary people between 40 and 74 years with no history or breast cancer and no current breast problems (OBSP is including 40-49 beginning in Fall 2024). Non-Ontario Breast Screening: women between the ages of 35 and 40, women with a personal history of breast cancer, and men with a personal history of breast cancer or a strong family history of breast cancer. Referrals for high-risk women aged 30-69.
Application	Ontario Breast Screening: Self referral and Health Care or Social Services Professional. 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
Physical Access	Fully Accessible; Elevator(s), unknown

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, Charge Mammography Technologist
Alternate Contact	Lindsey Justynski, Breast Health Navigator
Mailing Address	1 Hospital Dr Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 7C6