Cancer screening is testing done for people who are at risk of getting cancer, but who have no symptoms and generally feel fine. Regular screening is important because it can find cancer early when treatment has a better chance of working or help prevent people from getting some cancers. Oxford County residents cancer screening rates are lower than the Ontario Provincial Targets.

Percentage of eligible Oxford residents that are up-to-date on their screening as of June 30, 2024:

Below you will find resources to access cancer screening in Oxford County for three types of cancer: breast, cervical, and colorectal. Our hope is that access to this information will create awareness and incentive for Oxford County community members to get up-to-date on their routine cancer screening.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ontario women. Regular screening is important because it can find breast cancer early when treatment has a better chance of working.

Eligibility
It is recommended that individuals between 40-74 years get screened by mammography every 2 years. If you are between the ages of 40-74, you can self-refer to the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) in your area.

How to Access Screening
Eligible individuals can call and book an appointment for your breast screening through the Ontario Breast Screening Program. There are 2 locations in Oxford:

Breast Screening Wait Times and Location Tool (Ontario Wait Time Reporting Website): an online tool to find local OBSP sites and approximate wait times for mammography screening

Preparation
Find tips to help you prepare for your mammogram on the Tillsonburg Hospital Mammography page

Breast Cancer Screening for People Ages 40 to 49 – What You Need to Know: an online resource with information about breast cancer screening for people ages 40 to 49

Learn more: www.cancercareontario.ca/breast

Cervical cancer is almost always preventable. Anyone with a cervix who is or who has ever been sexually active can get cervical cancer. A cervical screening test checks for the signs of cancer before it starts.

Eligibility
It is recommended that individuals aged 25-70 that have a cervix (women, transmasculine and non-binary people,) and who are or have ever been sexually active, have a Pap test every 3 years starting at age 25.

How to Access Screening
Do you have a family doctor or nurse practitioner?