Breast Cancer Screening

The Quebec Breast Cancer Screening Program (The PQDCS- Programme Québécois de dépistage du cancer du sein)

Information sessions

Information sessions on the Quebec Breast Cancer Screening are given at the West Island HSSC by a nurse who is specialized in teaching breast self-examination.

For information:
Health Education Centre
514 626-2572, extension 4566 or contact your doctor

Do you need information on breast cancer, osteoporosis or menopause screening? Your CSSS supports a comprehensive approach to women’s health.

Breast Cancer

You need a requisition from your doctor to get a mammogram (breast x-ray).

Quebec Breast Cancer Screening Program

If you are between the ages of 50 and 69, you will receive a letter (letter serves as a medical prescription) from the Director of Public Health inviting you to have a mammogram at a screening centre.

On the day of your appointment you will be asked to fill out a consent form. You will then be registered in the Quebec breast cancer screening program and you will be invited to have a mammogram every two years.

For more information

• consult your doctor;
• visit: www.santemontreal.qc.ca ;
• or call the Centre de coordination des services régionaux :
• 514 528-2424