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Programs & Services


Calgary Breast Health Program

A comprehensive diagnostic and surgical clinic for the assessment and treatment of breast abnormalities.

Services offered in the program include:

  • comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for suspected and confirmed breast cancer management
  • expedited referral for New Cancer and BIRADs 5 patients. The Breast Health clinic will aim to see the patient within 4 weeks from biopsy date
  • breast surgeon clinic(s) for the assessment and treatment of patients with benign imaging ( seen < 31 weeks)
  • breast surgeon clinic(s) for the assessment and treatment of patients with suspicious clinical exam, benign pathology or abnormal imaging (seen in <28 weeks)
  • breast health expert physician clinic for assessment and treatment of select benign breast conditions (seen within 6 months)
  • consultation for patients at a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to family history or biopsy findings (dependent upon referral)
  • education classes (on hold) for women with breast cancer (pre op, post op care), at average risk, and for certain benign breast conditions

The health team includes:

  • surgeons for diagnostic assessment and surgical treatment of benign breast conditions, suspected and confirmed breast cancer
  • family physician and breast health expert for assessment and treatment of select benign breast conditions
  • oncologist provides consultation for patients at high risk of developing breast cancer due to family history or biopsy findings
  • nurse navigators with expertise in breast health who provide information, answer questions about tests, surgery, treatments and options for care

For more information visit our webpage.

Contact Details

Calgary Women's Health Centre

Location Info
Womens Health Centre, Suite 187
Address
1441 29 Street NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 4J8
Telephone
403-944-2240
Fax
403-944-2250
Getting There

Several buses stop on the Foothills Medical Centre site.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
family physicians, oncologists, registered nurses (RNs), surgeons
Eligibility

This clinic is wheelchair accessible, but patient must be able to transfer themselves to the exam table, or bring a companion to the appointment.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

E-Referral is the preferred referral method and can be accessed through Netcare.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Also Known As
Acronym
BHP, CBHP
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