A mammogram is a breast cancer screening procedure. It is a breast x-ray that detects small, abnormal cells. Between ages 45 and 74, you should have a mammogram every two years.

Please note:

A mammogram may be recommended at an earlier age if you have a family history of cancer or abnormalities are detected. Talk with your family doctor to determine what is right for you.

How to make an appointment for a mammogram:

You can receive a referral for a mammogram from your family doctor. It is important to discuss breast cancer screening with your family doctor. However, if you do not have a family doctor and are between the ages of 45 and 74, you can make an appointment without a referral. Find out where you can get a mammogram.

For more information visit: Breast – Screening For Life | Screening For Life

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    “I found that really… it was like a positive experience and then you feel almost like you’re more in control of your health a little bit too, getting those [tests] done earlier and having kind of a baseline for what my normal is.”

    – Participant in the 2024 Cancer Screening Gatherings.

Check out these resources if you need help accessing cancer screening:

Métis Nation of Alberta Medical Travel Program:

Need help traveling to your appointment? Check out our Medical Travel Program. We offer financial assistance to help cover transportation costs to all medical appointments, including cancer screening!

Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic:

If you do not have a family doctor and would like to make a cancer screening appointment or have questions about cancer screening, call the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic at 1-888-342-4822

Alberta Health Services Mobile Mammogram Screening:

Alberta Health Service’s Screening for Life offers mobile mammogram screening. This mobile van visits 120 rural communities throughout Alberta. Find out more and book an appointment.

For more information, email health@metis.org.