Breast cancer screening for 2027

Starting next year, women aged 40 – 44 will no longer require a referral from a healthcare provider for access to screening mammograms in Alberta.

Currently, women aged 45 – 74 can self-refer to a radiology clinic of their choice for regular screening mammograms.

Women aged 40 – 44 are only eligible with an initial, one-time referral from their healthcare provider.

The change, which comes into effect on April 1, 2027, eliminates the one-time referral for women aged 40 – 44.

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