Cancer screening is testing done for people who are at risk of getting cancer, but who have no symptoms and generally feel fine. Regular screening is important because it can find cancer early when treatment has a better chance of working or help prevent people from getting some cancers
Learn more about cancer prevention and care. Complete a cancer risk assessment online.
Breast Screening
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ontario women. Regular screening is important because it can find breast cancer early when treatment has a better chance of working. The Ontario Breast Screening Program is a province-wide screening program designed to reduce breast cancer deaths through regular screening. Click to Learn about eligibility and how to get screened.
Eligible individuals can call to book an appointment for your breast screening through the Ontario Breast Screening Program’s Central Ontario booking line at 1-800-668-9304, call a local OBSP location directly or ask your primary care provider to be referred.
Cervical Screening
Cervical cancer is almost always preventable. Anyone with a cervix who is or who has ever been sexually active can get cervical cancer. A cervical screening test checks for the signs of cancer before it starts. The Ontario Cervical Screening Program is a province-wide screening program designed to reduce the risk of getting or dying from cervical cancer through regular screening. Talk with your family doctor or Nurse Practitioner about getting your cervical screening test. Click to learn more about eligibility and how to get screened.
Do you have a family doctor or nurse practitioner?
Yes: Talk with your family doctor or Nurse Practitioner about getting your cervical screening test.
No: Book with a Prevention Specialist for a consult. To Make an appointment please call 519-339-8949 and ask for the Prevention Specialist.
Colorectal Screening
Regular cancer screening is important because when colon cancer is diagnosed early, it is more likely to be cured. ColonCancerCheck is a province-wide screening program designed to reduce colorectal cancer deaths through regular screening. The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a free at-home test for eligible Ontarians to check for colon cancer. The at-home test for colon cancer is mailed directly to you, is safe and painless, and only requires one sample and no dietary or medication restrictions. Click to learn more about eligibility and how to get screened.
Do you have a family doctor or nurse practitioner?
Yes: Talk with your family doctor or NP about getting your colorectal screening test.
No: Call 811 (TTY: 1.866.797.0007) to get your free at home FIT mailed to you.