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Cancer Risk and Early Screening

Did you know that 2 in 5 Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and approximately 1 in 4 will die from it? This underscores the importance of early screening and detection. This service is designed to help you assess your personal cancer risk and provide tailored screening and diagnostic tests to facilitate early detection.

Don’t wait for symptoms to arise—make cancer screening a key part of your preventive care plan. Empower yourself with the knowledge to reduce your cancer risk and take proactive steps toward better health.

$349 - 50min Consultation + 30min Follow-up

  • During our first visit we will:

    • Complete a comprehensive review of your health history, including your family's medical history, identifying any hereditary predispositions to various types of cancer

    • Review your lifestyle factors, including diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol intake

    • Asses exposure to environmental factors

    • Complete an in-depth review of any symptoms that could raise cancer concerns

    • Complete a thorough physical examination, which includes focused exams such as breast, prostate, skin, thyroid, lymph nodes and others

  • Based on findings from your initial consultation, we will request further evaluation through a variety of diagnostic testing.

    Examples include:

    • A full blood panel for overall health including complete blood count, electrolytes, liver, gallbladder and kidney function, nutritional markers

    • Specialized blood testing (depending on your risk level) such as prostate specific antigen (PSA), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), inflammatory makers, and others

    • Hereditary genetic cancer panel analyzing 84 genes

    • Urinalysis

    • Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) screening for colorectal cancer screening

    • Proactive whole body MRI, CT lung cancer screen and more (additional fees apply)

    • Other imaging such as targeted ultrasound, mammogram and others

  • Once we receive all of your results, we will develop a personalized health plan that includes:

    • A thorough impression of your health status and cancer risk

    • A review of all of your testing results

    • Recommendations for further testing if needed such as colonoscopy or tissue biopsy

    • Referral to specialists (if needed)

    • An outline of recommended preventative measures and lifestyle changes

    • A suggested screening and follow-up schedule

Please note that some tests may incur additional fees. OHIP coverage varies based on your individual risk level, and we can provide more details during your consultation.

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