CPG

Early Detection of Breast Cancer

PUBLISHED: April 1999	REVISED:March 2007
TOPIC: Women's health; cancer screening	SCOPE: Routine screening recommendations
ABSTRACT: This guideline provides recommendations on the appropriate age groups to receive breast cancer screening and makes recommendations for mammography, clinical breast exam and BSE.
TARGET POPULATION: All asymptomatic women (with no prior history of breast cancer) aged 50 to 65 Selective populations 40 – 49 and >65
EXCLUSIONS: Women with signs or symptoms suggesting breast cancer Women with previous history of breast cancer Men

Summary: The Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Guideline: The Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Patient Information: The Early Detection of Breast Cancer -
What You and Your Doctor Can Do

Tool: Screening Flow Sheet for Women Aged 50 to 69

Working Group

A Multi-disciplinary team composed of:

Family Physician
General Practitioners
Radiologists
General Surgeons
Gynecologist
Oncologist
Pathologist
Epidemiologist
Medical Officer of Health
RN
Medical Student
Public Representatives
Canadian Cancer Society Representative
Breast Cancer Policy Council Representative