Cancer screening can find cancer before symptoms appear or detect changes that may become cancer.
Even if you feel healthy, regular screening is one of the best ways to protect your health.
Ontario offers free cancer screening programs for eligible people with a valid OHIP card.
Important: Cancer screening is meant for people who do not have symptoms. If you have symptoms, do not wait for your next screening test - contact your healthcare provider.
Finding cancer early can make treatment more successful. Regular screening helps healthcare providers identify cancer or changes that may become cancer before symptoms appear.
If you are unsure which screening you need or when you are due, speak with your healthcare provider.
Select a screening program below to learn more about eligibility, screening options, and how to get screened.
Breast cancer screening can find cancer early, when it is easier to treat and treatment is more likely to be successful.
Who should be screened?
Screening test: Mammogram every 2 years
Cervical cancer screening looks for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes almost all cervical cancers. Finding HPV early helps prevent cervical cancer.
Who should be screened?
Screening test: HPV test every 5 years (for most eligible individuals)
Learn more about cervical cancer screening
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when found early. When it is detected early, about 9 out of 10 people can be successfully treated.
Your screening recommendations depend on whether you are at average risk or increased risk.
Who should be screened?
Screening test: FIT test every 2 years
You may still be able to access cancer screening services.
The Waterloo Region Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic offers community cancer screening services, including breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening, for eligible individuals without a primary care provider.
Additional Options:
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