Health tip: Managing the stress of a mammogram callback
It’s normal to experience stress if you’ve been called for a follow-up appointment after a routine mammogram. Finding distractions can help manage those stressful days while you’re waiting for additional tests. Read more tips from Dr. Karen Zhang for coping with...
Health Tip: What to expect from a mammogram call-back – Hamilton Health Sciences
After you’ve gone for a mammogram to screen for breast cancer, most of the time those x-rays are clear. But what happens if you get a call back after your test? Here’s what to expect during your follow-up visit at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)’ Breast Assessment...
Introducing a Mammography Technologist
This profile is part of our Introducing MR Tech series to highlight the work of our diagnostic imaging unit. Full article available here.
A Step Ahead of Breast Cancer
The first step in conquering cancer is actually knowing that you have the disease. Time is of the essence, so an early diagnosis and timely treatment increase the chances of a positive outcome. That is why screening and genetic testing are so important when it comes...
Pink Pearl Scholarship
Are you heading to university or college this year, and in need of some assistance? If you are a young woman facing cancer that is currently enrolled (or enrolling this year) in a Canadian post-secondary institution, Pink Pearl Canada invites you to apply to their...
BAC Celebrates 5 years
The CIBC Breast Assessment Centre at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is celebrating five years of being the most comprehensive assessment facility of its type in the region. “The concept behind the opening of the Centre in 2014 was to provide a single point of...
PARKING NOTICE-2 free spots on Concession
The CIBC Breast Assessment Centre’s parking lot has been closed for hospital construction. Two free spots for clients are available on Concession Street, directly in front of the Centre’s front doors. Spots are signed, Breast Assessment Centre Parking...
Life After Breast Cancer Conference is for people affected by any stage of breast cancer
HAMILTON — If breast cancer awareness has a season, it is surely autumn. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and here in Hamilton the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation is sponsoring the Life After Breast Cancer Conference for people...
Introducing…a radiologist
By HHS Share Sitting in a dark room with several computer screens, staff members and technologists enter one-by-one to talk to the radiologist. They’re focused on reviewing images of all the patients’ mammograms from that day. The low light helps Dr. Kavita...
CIBC Breast Assessment Centre hosts Open House and launches website to help residents understand what to expect from a visit
HAMILTON — The CIBC Breast Assessment Centre is celebrating Concession Streetfest on June 8 with an Open House. Visitors can tour the Centre, meet its friendly, welcoming staff and enjoy refreshments, treats and giveaways. The Breast Assessment Centre is located...
