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Screen for Life Coach
Welcome to the Coach!
Friendly, fast & confidential
Check in with the
receptionist
1
Speak to the
Nurse
2
Get Screened
!
3
Cancer Screening on
the Coach
Mammogram for Breast ScreeningWomen 50 to 74 can visit
the coach for a mammogram
How is a Mammogram done?
PAP TEST FOR
CERVICAL SCREENIN
GWomen 30 to 70 can visit the coach for a Pap Test
What is a Pap Test?
A Pap test is a simple screening test that can help prevent cervical cancer
A Pap test looks for abnormal cell changes on the cervix, which is part of the female reproductive system
Cells are taken from the cervix and are sent to a lab to be looked at under a microscope.
FOBT for Colorectal Screening
Women and men 50 to 74 can visit the coach for an
FOBT kit
How is the FOBT Test done?1. Get a kit from the Coach or from your
doctor2. Plan 3 days before you start as you cant
eat any citrus fruits3. Take two samples from 3 different
poops – within 10 days4. Label the kit with the dates and time
each sample was taken5. Mail it in
Other tests for Colon Cancer
If you have a family history of Colon Cancer we can start the process of referring you for a colonoscopy
A referral form will be filled out and your family doctor will sign off on it
You will receive a phone call from the clinic about when your appointment is
Results You will receive your results
in the mail 4-6 weeks after screening
You may receive a phone call in regards to breast screening if more images are needed
Your family doctors will also receive a copy of the results
Why get screening? Find it early! Colon cancer is
90% curable when found early
Cervical cancer is slow growing and cells can be found before cancer develops
In the Community
Coach launch in the Riverdale neighbourhood last August
We love working with local groups and giving tours, talking to people and engaging the community
What do you need?1. A valid health card2. Your address, phone
number and the name of your doctor
3. Be the right age for screening
4. Answer some questions related to your health
Features of the Coach
Walk-in appointments Privacy Bring a friend Kind staff In your neighbourhood Translation can be provided
(sometimes in person or over the phone)
Come visit us on the Coach to get your screening done in one easy
location!
Where and when?
The Coach will be at the Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre
Friday May 1st
8:00-4:00
Returning for multiple dates in June (dates coming soon – look for posters in late May)
For more location and schedule information visit www.hnhbscreenforlife.ca/schedule
Cancer Screening sees what you can’t...
It could save your life.