Screening
People living in New Brunswick who are 40 to 74 years of age and have no signs, symptoms or previous diagnosis of breast cancer can self-refer to breast cancer screening mammography by contacting one of the screening sites.
People over 74 who have no signs, symptoms or previous diagnosis of breast cancer are accepted for screening mammography only by referral from a primary health-care provider.
Routine screening mammography should be done every one to two years for individuals aged 40 to 49 and every two to three years for individuals aged 50 to 74 if the results are normal.
Routine screening is not recommended for individuals under the age of 40.
New Brunswick Breast Cancer Screening Program
The New Brunswick Breast Cancer Screening Program is a population-based screening program focused on finding cancers of the breast as early as possible. Through the program, breast screening services are delivered by the two regional health authorities.
Mammography is the optimal tool for screening average risk (asymptomatic) individuals.
Breast screening sites will invite eligible individuals to participate in the screening program and inform participants and their primary health-care providers of screening test results.
The program is an active member of the Pan-Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Network, facilitated by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer .
Get help
If you have any questions about the screening program or cancer screening in general, contact us by phone.
Cancer screening information line:
1-844-777-3443