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October 18, 2010
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is “walking the talk” and joining the Challenge. Today Andrée Robichaud, the new President and CEO of Thunder Bay
Regional Health Sciences Centre, is having her first breast screening mammogram at the Linda Buchan Centre as a new client of the Ontario
Breast Screening Program (OBSP).
The “Breast Screening Challenge” kicks off today as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The goal is to provide high-quality
breast screening mammograms to 160 new clients in Northwestern Ontario in ONE day. The Challenge is happening all day (October 18th)
from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances and Kenora.
“A breast screening mammogram could save the life of your mother, daughter, sister or wife. I just celebrated my 50th birthday
and have taken advantage of the self-referral option to OBSP and will have my mammogram as part of the Breast Screening Challenge today.
I encourage all women age 50 and over to take responsibility for your health, encourage someone you care about to join this program
today,” says Robichaud.
In Northwestern Ontario, 598 patients have been diagnosed with cancers detected by OBSP. The program has provided high-quality mammograms
to over 32,000 women in the Northwest since its launch in April 1992.
“We are making a difference here by detecting breast cancer in the earliest stages. It is your best defense, and women who participate
in the OBSP return to the program regularly,” says Lori Della Vedova, Manager, Screening Programs, Regional Cancer Care Northwest.
Cancer Care Ontario recommends that every woman aged 50-69 have a breast screening mammogram once every two years.
How to participate:
Drop in to the OBSP Mobile Coach on October 18th, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. The coach will be parked outside the Intercity Shopping Centre
at the entrance beside Zellers, near the GNC and Pearle Vision shops.
Or simply call 684-7777 (in Thunder Bay) or phone the toll-free number: 1-800-461-7031 to make an appointment at one of the five following
sites:
- Thunder Bay Medical Centre
- CML Imaging at Port Arthur Health Centre
- Linda Buchan Centre at
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
- Riverside Healthcare Facilities in Fort Frances
- Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora
*All new clients who participate in the Breast Screening Challenge will receive a free “Thingamaboob” and will be entered
into a draw for a $50 gift card. Thingamaboob is the Canadian Cancer Society’s educational tool for women.
For more information on the Ontario Breast Screening Program visit: www.cancercare.on.ca/pcs/screening/breastscreening/
For more information on the Canadian Cancer Society’s Thingamaboob visit: www.thingamaboob.ca
Cancer Care Ontario and Regional Cancer Care Northwest continually improve cancer services so that fewer people get cancer and patients
receive better care.
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