OBSP – Ontario Breast Screening Program

Women age 50 to 74 should have a mammogram every 2 years.

The Canadian Diagnostic network is Ottawas largest provider of the Ontario Breast Screening Program. Using the latest breast screening technology and with highly trained specialists, this program can save peoples lives. Please see if you qualify below and book your appointment.

Ontario Expands Breast Screening to Ages 40-49 This Fall 2024

Starting in Fall 2024, the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) will expand to include women, Two-Spirit, trans, and nonbinary individuals aged 40-49. Eligible individuals in this age group can self-refer for mammograms without needing a doctor’s referral.

Key Benefits of the OBSP for Ages 40-49

Self-Referral: No need for a doctor’s referral—book your own appointment at any CDN clinics.
Organized Screening: Receive reminders for future screenings, notifications about results, and help with follow-up appointments if needed.
Access for All: Even if you don’t have a family doctor, the OBSP will assist with any necessary diagnostic follow-ups.

Our Clinic's Commitment to Supporting You

At Canadian Diagnostic Network, we are ready to meet the demand with new protocols and expanded services:

Extended Hours: Expanded clinic hours and additional slots for breast screening.
Fast Turnaround: Screening results within 24-72 hours.
Specialized Booking Team: Ensuring efficient scheduling for routine and diagnostic mammograms.
Comprehensive Follow-Up: If further testing is needed, we will arrange all appointments and contact patients within 1-5 business days, taking the burden off referring physicians.
Minimal Wait Times: We have the lowest wait times in the region for diagnostic breast imaging. Follow-up biopsies and additional imaging will be arranged within 5-10 days.

Our Locations and Wait Times

Kanata Imaging
Diagnostic: 1 week | Screening: 3 weeks
OBSP Partnered

Phenix Imaging
Diagnostic: 2 week | Screening: 5 weeks
OBSP Partnered

Orleans Imaging
Diagnostic: 2 week | Screening: 4 weeks
OBSP Partnered

Barrhaven Imaging (NEW)
Diagnostic & Screening: 1-5 business days
Pending OBSP Approval (mammograms only)

Charlotte Imaging (NEW)
Walk-ins available (mammograms only)

For individuals aged 50-74: No changes.

From our website
The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) screens for 2 different groups of women who are eligible for breast cancer screening in Ontario: average risk and those at high risk.

Average Risk

The Ontario Breast Screening Program recommends that most women ages 50 to 74 get screened with mammography every 2 years. Women ages 50 to 74 are eligible for screening through the Ontario Breast Screening Program if they:

• have no new breast cancer symptoms

• have no personal history of breast cancer

• have no current breast implants

• have not had a mastectomy

• have not had a screening mammogram within the last 11 months