Cancer Screening
Screening is an important part of your health routine.
Cancer screening is available for some types of cancers. Screening tests help identify and detect cancer early before there are symptoms, so that abnormal cells can be removed before they become...
Regular screening to detect pre-cancerous polyps (growths) before they become cancer or early stage cancer cells can improve your chance for a complete recovery.
How do I get screened for colorectal cancer?
Screening may be done by a fecal...
Nearly 70 percent of cervical cancer cases are caused by two strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). For more information on the HPV Vaccine and the immunization schedule, contact Public Health.
Regular screening to detect abnormal changes in...
Having a regular Pap test is the best way you can protect yourself from cervical cancer. There are no symptoms to let you know a Pap test is needed.
2022 Cervical Cancer Screening Clinics
Souris
Eastern Kings Health Centre
7 Green Street
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What is a mammogram?
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and it is the best screening tool to detect cancer early. Regular screening with mammography can find changes in the breast before they can be felt and increase your chances of long term...
The PEI Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Screening Program supports the early detection of polyps or colon cancer and helps reduce the number of people in Prince Edward Island who die from this disease.
How do I get screened for colorectal cancer?
Before...
Having a regular Pap test is the best way you can protect yourself from cervical cancer. You can use this online form to request an appointment for a Pap test.
What is a Pap test?
During a Pap test a family physician, nurse practitioner, or registered...