Breast Screening

In this section, you will find the clinical practice guidelines followed in Alberta.

 

 

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Alberta follows the breast cancer screening guideline developed by the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Clinical Practice Guideline Committee.

Clinical Practice Summary - Online

The Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Clinical Practice Guideline Committee also publishes a summary algorithm in a format tailored for online viewing.

Clinical Practice Summary - Print

The Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Clinical Practice Guideline Committee also publishes a summary algorithm in a print friendly version.

Healthcare provider FAQs: Breast Cancer Screening CPG

A resource that aims to answer common questions that healthcare providers may have about the 2022 Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Clinical Practice Guidelines

 

In this section, you will find resources designed for healthcare providers to help their patients make informed decisions about breast cancer screening.

 

Healthcare provider balance sheet for breast cancer screening

This resource is meant to help healthcare providers have shared decision making discussions for women deciding whether or not to screen
for breast cancer. It is targeted for women aged 45+ who are considered to be not at an increased risk of breast cancer.

Flow chart of breast screening outcomes for healthcare providers

This resource shows a flow chart of 5 year outcomes for patient who screen for breast cancer and those who do not.

Making an informed decision about breast cancer screening

This booklet is intended to be shared with patients to help them make an informed decision about breast cancer screening.

Healthcare provider FAQs: Breast Cancer Screening CPG

A resource that aims to answer common questions that healthcare providers may have about the 2022 Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Clinical Practice Guidelines

 

Healthcare provider FAQs: Breast Density

This resource can be used by healthcare providers when discussing breast density with clients.

Supplemental ultrasound position statement from Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program

A position statement from the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program about supplemental ultrasound for breast cancer screening.

In this section, you will find resources that Radiology Clinics can use on behalf of the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program.  This includes information about onboarding new radiologists and clinics.

 

Result Letter - Letterhead order form

Open this form to order Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program (ABCSP) letterhead for radiology clinics. To be used with the ABCSP Women’s Result Letters only.

Community screening mammography facility list

This is a listing of facilities offering screening mammograms in Alberta.

AHS DI Mammography Request

This form provides DI Mammography requests for health care providers.

Radiological Technologist Audit Online Submission Form

This online form is designed for mammography technologists to submit for their yearly quality audit.

Mammography radiological technologist worksheet

This Microsoft Excel document is designed for mammography technologists for their yearly quality audit.

Onboarding New ABCSP Clinics Protocol.

This is the protocol for radiology clinics to onboard with the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program (ABCSP), as of Jan 2024.

Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program Overview

This password-protected powerpoint document provides an overview of the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program to newly onboarded radiology clinics.

Form

AHS DI Mammography Request

Other

Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program Overview

Brochure

Basics of breast cancer

Brochure

Basics of breast cancer (Francais)

Booklet

Breast density and screening

Brochure

Breast density and screening mammography

Other

Breast health wheel

Brochure

Breast Letterhead FAQ’s

Info Sheet

Breast screening outcomes for healthcare providers

Poster

Breast/Chest Cancer Screening for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community

Brochure

Clinical Practice Guideline

Brochure

Clinical Practice Summary - Online

Brochure

Clinical Practice Summary - Print

Other

Community screening mammography facility list

Info Sheet

COVID-19 Vaccination and Breast Cancer Screening

Brochure

Do I really need a mammogram?

Info Sheet

Healthcare provider balance sheet for breast cancer screening

Info Sheet

Healthcare provider FAQs: Breast Density

Info Sheet

Healthcare provider FAQs: Breast Cancer Screening CPG

Other

Invite letter to the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program

Other

Letter for those who have aged out of program

Form

Letterhead order form

Brochure

LOOP Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) – Operating Room

Booklet

Making an informed decision about breast cancer screening

Brochure

Making Sense of Abnormal Mammogram Results

Info Sheet

Map of Screen Test mammography sites

Booklet

Onboarding New ABCSP Clinics Protocol

Form

Radiological Technologist Audit Online Submission Form

Form

Radiological technologist audit worksheet

Poster

Regular screening is the best way to find breast cancer early

Poster

Should I have a screening mammogram?

Other

Supplemental ultrasound position statement from Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program

Brochure

Your Screen Test appointment

In this section, you will find COVID-19 resources from the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program for health providers.

 

COVID-19 Vaccination and Breast Cancer Screening