Cancer screening saves lives. Screening can help identify cancer early, before symptoms can be seen or felt. When found early, treatment is likely to be less invasive and more successful.
Cancer Screening in Ontario
In the Province of Ontario there are three screening programs:
Ontario Breast Screening Program
Ontario Cervical Screening Program
ColonCancerCheck
Letters to the Public about Cancer Screening
Cancer Care Ontario sends personalized letters to invite eligible Ontarians to get screened for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer. They also send letters reminding Ontarians when it's time to get screened again and informing them of their screening test results. The letters encourage Ontarians to speak to their healthcare provider about their screening options and to follow up on their screening test results, if necessary. To learn more about these letters visitCancer Care Ontario's website.