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Designated Referral Centres (CRID) are hospital centres that provide free additional examinations recommended under the PQDCS. Just like Designated Screening Centres, CRID must meet PQDCS quality…

In all regions of Québec, a Regional Service Coordination Centre (CCSR) coordinates PQDCS activities. The CCSR provides the following key services: Sends letters of invitation and reminders once…

There are two types of mobile mammography services: CLARA mobile unit SARA mobile unit The Institut national de santé publique du Québec manages and operates the CLARA mobile mammography unit. The…

Mammograms given at the program’s Designated Screening Centres (CDD) are free of charge for all women insured under Québec’s public health insurance plan. See also Breast cancer screening Advantages,…

The Québec Breast Cancer Screening Program (PQDCS) is for women aged 50 to 74. All women eligible for this program should learn about the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of mammography…

A mammography is a breast X-ray to detect cancer. It is the best screening procedure for breast cancer. Mammography is the only screening method that helps reduce the number of breast cancer deaths.…

A mammography is the only recommended procedure for breast cancer screening in Québec. There are other methods to detect an abnormality, including: Breast self-examination Clinical breast examination…

The Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux launched the Québec Breast Cancer Screening Program (PQDCS) in May 1998. The PQDCS invites women aged 50 to 74 to have a mammogram every 2 years. A…

See a doctor or a health-care professional right away if you notice changes in your breasts as described in the table. You should consult your doctor even if you have recently had a mammogram and the…

About 10 % of women in the PQDCS have an abnormal mammogram result. When a mammogram is abnormal, additional examinations are required for more definitive results. If you have an abnormal mammogram,…