Westend FamilyCare Clinic FHT
80 Michael Cowpland Drive
Ottawa, ON K2M 1P6
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Preventive care and cancer screening –
https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/ provides concise information for screening for cervical, colorectal and breast cancers.
Cervical Cancer Screening-
Women should have a Pap test every 1 to 3 years. Discuss the timing
with your health care provider as it depends on your personal health
history. For most women, testing may be stopped after the age of 70.
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Breast cancer screening-
Women between the ages of 50 and 69 should have a mammogram
every 1-2 years.
Colon cancer screening-
Men and women age 50 and over should have a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) at least every 2 years.
Those at increased risk because of having one or more first-degree relatives with colon cancer or polyps may need to have a colonoscopy. Please discuss the timing of this with your health care provider.