Breast Health Services

We offer two services: Screening Mammography and Diagnostic Services
Our services

We offer screening mammograms, which are the best way to find early breast cancer. The earlier a cancer is detected, the more options you have for treatment and the better chance you have for a cure. BC Cancer recommends that women aged 40 to 79 with no signs of a breast problem (such as lumps, nipple discharge, etc.) have a screening mammogram at least every two years.

You do not need a referral for a mammogram if you are over 40 years old. Click on the appointment tab for how to book an appointment.

For more information about eligibility, visit BC Cancer Breast Screening.

Please note that a physician or nurse practitioner referral is required for this service.

Our Diagnostic Services offer specialized medical imaging to women who have had a new abnormality identified by:

  1. A screening mammogram
  2. Examination by a doctor or nurse practitioner

For women who have had the abnormality detected by their screening mammogram, the referral will be fast-tracked to diagnostic services, and no additional referral is required.

​Diagnostic imaging services include:

Diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound, galactogram (mammoductography), biopsy, fine wire localization, fine needle aspiration and cyst aspiration.

If you are scheduled for one of our diagnostic services listed above and have questions, please contact our breast imaging nurse at 604-875-2000, ext. 6774.

For appointment changes or questions about the duration of your exam, please call 604-875-3705, press 2, then press 2 again.


Appointments

  • ​Call 604-775-0022 to book an appointment.
  • If long distance, call (toll free) 1-800-663-9203
When calling to book an appointment, please have your BC Care Card or personal health number ready, and the name and contact information of your primary care provider so we can follow up if needed. This could be your family doctor, nurse-practitioner, naturopath or a walk-in clinic.

Appointment times:

Monday 11:00am – 6:40pm
Tuesday 9:00am – 4:40pm 
Wednesday 8:00am – 4:40pm 
Thursday 8:00am – 3:40pm 
Friday 8:00am – 3:40pm

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