Urgences QC
Free
Mammogram before 50
With a prescription
How to get it
1
Ask a doctor or IPS about a screening mammogram. A decision tool for ages 40 to 49 can help.
2
If you get a prescription, book at a designated screening centre (CDD).
3
No family doctor? Use the GAP (811, option 3).
What to say
““I’m in my 40s and I’d like to discuss a screening mammogram.”
The details
Who it’s for
The Quebec program invites women from 50. Before 50, a doctor or nurse practitioner (IPS) can prescribe a mammogram based on your personal risk. Talk about the pros and cons first.
How often
Decided with your doctor or IPS.
Cost
Free at a designated screening centre (CDD) of the Quebec program, with your health card, if you are 35 or older and your last mammogram was at least 1 year ago (RAMQ rule). Ask when you book.