Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Breast Assessment Centre

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Description
The BAC offers a coordinated and timely approach to the assessment and diagnosis of breast health concerns.
Services may include:
  • Screening mammography
  • Diagnostic mammography (special views to diagnose breast problems)
  • Breast ultrasound
  • Image-guided core breast biopsies
  • Breast MRI
  • Onsite radiologists specializing in breast imaging
  • Assistance with surgical and oncology referrals
  • Pre-operative procedures for breast surgery
  • Education and support
  • Genetic assessment and testing through the PRHC Genetics Program
  • Referrals to community partners
Ontario Breast Screening Program
  • Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in woman
  • Screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue)
  • screening results are sent to both the woman and her doctor
Breast Health Navigator - available to patients and their families for information, education and support about breast health

This is an Out-of-Home service
Comments
As of October 2023 eligibility for Ontario Breast Screening will include women with breast implants.
Eligibility
Ontario Breast Screening: Women, Trans and Nonbinary people between 40 and 74 years with no history or breast cancer and no current breast problems (OBSP is including 40-49 beginning in Fall 2024).
Non-Ontario Breast Screening: women between the ages of 35 and 40, women with a personal history of breast cancer, and men with a personal history of breast cancer or a strong family history of breast cancer.
Referrals for high-risk women aged 30-69.
Application Process
Ontario Breast Screening: Self referral and Health Care or Social Services Professional. Call for appointment
Non-Ontario Breast Screening: referral from healthcare provider. Visit website for referral form
Women age 50 and older with no history of breast cancer, no breast implants and no current problems: Self referral. Call for appointment
High risk women 30-69: referral from healthcare provider. Visit website for referral form
Documents Required
Documents required may vary, contact for information
Toll Free
1-800-974-4461
Office
705-740-8166
Fax
705-740-8167
Web Site
https://www.prhc.on.ca/healthcare-services/cancer-care/breast-assessment-centre/
Mailing Address
1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6
Canada
Languages
English, English, Interpretation available upon request
Contact
Charge Mammography Technologist,
Contact
Breast Health Navigator
Fees
None
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Copyright
Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
Last Updated On
January 9, 2026
Address
1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6
Cross street: Medical Dr and Hospital Dr
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible; Elevator(s), unknown
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Haliburton County
  • Kawartha Lakes
  • Northumberland County
  • Peterborough (County of)
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