Differences in breast cancer diagnosis by patient presentation in Ontario: a retrospective cohort study

S Habbous, E Homenauth, A Barisic… - … Open Access Journal, 2022 - cmajopen.ca
Background: In Ontario, patients with breast cancer typically receive their diagnoses through
the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) after an abnormal screen, through screening …

Screening behaviours, demographics, and stage at diagnosis in the publicly funded Ontario Breast Screening Program

N Gold, RAG Christensen, J Arneja… - Breast Cancer Research …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) offers free screening
mammograms every 2 years, to women aged 50–74. Study objectives were to determine …

Breast cancer detection method, diagnostic interval and use of specialized diagnostic assessment units across Ontario, Canada.

L Jiang, J Gilbert, H Langley… - Health Promotion & …, 2018 - search.ebscohost.com
Introduction: Breast cancer is detected through screening or through signs and symptoms. In
Canada, mammograms for breast cancer screening are offered in organized programs or …

The impact of organized breast assessment on survival by stage for screened women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer

CR Smith, AM Chiarelli, CMB Holloway, L Mirea… - The Breast, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Purpose Since 1998, the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) has offered
organized assessment through Breast Assessment Centres (BAC). This study compares …

Organized breast screening improves reattendance compared to physician referral: a case control study

I Makedonov, S Gu, LF Paszat… - BMC cancer, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) is a population-based
breast screening programme, not requiring physician referral. OBSP invites women by mail …

Comparison of wait times across the breast cancer treatment pathway among screened women undergoing organized breast assessment versus usual care

KM Blackmore, A Weerasinghe, CMB Holloway… - Canadian Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Objective The benefit of organized breast assessment on wait times to treatment among
asymptomatic women is unknown. The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) offers …

Factors related to breast cancer detection mode and time to diagnosis in Alberta, Canada: a population-based retrospective cohort study

Y Yuan, M Li, J Yang, T Elliot, K Dabbs… - BMC Health Services …, 2016 - Springer
Background Understanding the factors affecting the mode and timeliness of breast cancer
diagnosis is important to optimizing patient experiences and outcomes. The purposes of the …

Evaluating wait times from screening to breast cancer diagnosis among women undergoing organised assessment vs usual care

AM Chiarelli, D Muradali, KM Blackmore… - British Journal of …, 2017 - nature.com
Background: Timely coordinated diagnostic assessment following an abnormal screening
mammogram reduces patient anxiety and may optimise breast cancer prognosis. Since …

Inter-and intra-provincial variation in screen-detected breast cancer across five Canadian provinces: a CanIMPACT study

M Winget, Y Yuan, ML McBride, C Kendell… - Canadian Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Objective Breast cancer screening aims to identify cancers in early stages when prognosis is
better and treatments less invasive. We describe inter-and intra-provincial variation in the …

Patient and provider determinants of breast cancer screening among Ontario women aged 40–49: a population-based retrospective cohort study

MB Nadler, N Ivers, A Marchand-Austin… - Breast Cancer Research …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose Canadian breast cancer screening guidelines state that mammography screening
for women 40–49 should be individualized based on risk assessment and preferences. This …