Can You Travel Outside Ontario and Still Use OBSP? What Patients Need to Know
If you live in Ontario and rely on the Ontario Breast Screening Program for routine mammograms, travel can raise a real, practical question: can you still use OBSP if you’re out of province? We get this question a lot from patients who spend winters elsewhere, travel for work, or split time between provinces. In our […]
What Are the Benefits of Joining OBSP Early? A Complete Ontario Screening Guide
If you’re thinking about breast screening in Ontario, timing matters more than most people realize. In our experience working with women across Brampton and Bramalea, the biggest regret we hear is not starting earlier. Joining the Ontario Breast Screening Program early gives you peace of mind, better outcomes, and a clear plan for long-term breast […]
How to Encourage a Loved One to Join OBSP: A Supportive Guide for Ontario Families
We’ve worked with families across Brampton and Bramalea who all want the same thing: peace of mind. OBSP awareness often starts at the kitchen table, not in a clinic. A sister hesitates. A mom keeps saying she feels fine. A friend changes the subject. In our experience, the most effective Ontario breast screening promotion doesn’t […]
Does OBSP Screening Differ Across Ontario Cities? What Patients Should Know
We get this question a lot. People assume the Ontario Breast Screening Program works exactly the same everywhere. Same rules. Same access. Same experience. On paper, that’s mostly true. In real life, it’s a little more nuanced. We’ve seen how OBSP Ontario cities differ when it comes to wait times, clinic access, and technology, even […]
How to Contact OBSP for Questions or Support in Ontario
If you’re trying to book a mammogram, understand your eligibility, or make sense of a letter you received in the mail, you’re not alone. In our experience working with patients across Brampton and Bramalea, most questions don’t come from medical emergencies. They come from simple uncertainty. Who do I call? Am I eligible? What happens […]
Does OBSP Share Results with Your Family Doctor? What Ontario Patients Should Know
This is one of the most common questions we hear from patients coming in for breast screening. In our experience working with women across Brampton and Bramalea, the worry isn’t the mammogram itself — it’s what happens next. Who sees the results? Will your family doctor know? Do you need to follow up yourself? Here’s […]
Can OBSP Be Done During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding? Understanding Safety and Screening Options
We get this question weekly. A patient calls, worried because they’ve found a lump, they’re newly pregnant, or they’re nursing and unsure what’s safe. We’ve seen the anxiety first-hand. The short answer is that OBSP screening rules change during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and safety always comes first. Here’s how it works in Ontario, what’s allowed, […]
What to Expect After Your OBSP Mammogram Results | Navigating Follow-Ups with Confidence
Waiting for mammogram results is often harder than the appointment itself. We hear this all the time. The screening is quick, the staff are reassuring, and then you go home and wait. If you’ve recently had a mammogram through the Ontario Breast Screening Program, here’s what usually happens next and how to make sense of […]
How OBSP Helps Reduce Breast Cancer Death Rates in Ontario | Early Detection and Screening Outcomes Explained
At Valence Medical Imaging, we’ve seen firsthand how routine screening changes outcomes. Many patients arrive feeling well and leave reassured, while others get answers early—early enough to truly change the course of their care. That real-world experience lines up with province-wide data showing that the Ontario Breast Screening Program has had a meaningful impact on […]
What Support Is Available After an OBSP Diagnosis? Your Guide to Support, Care, and What Comes Next
Hearing that something showed up on your mammogram can stop you in your tracks. We’ve sat with many patients in Brampton and Bramalea at that exact moment—confused, worried, and unsure what comes next. If your screening was done through the Ontario Breast Screening Program, you are not left on your own. There is a clear […]