FAQs

A referral is not required to see a breast specialist at VM Med. You can book an appointment by calling the clinic or completing an online inquiry at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/

An appointment with a VM Med breast specialist includes a consultation and imaging (mammography and/or ultrasound), depending on the demographics of the patient and their clinical history. Further testing (such as biopsies) and imaging (such as MRI) can also be done in the same appointment if deemed appropriate and necessary.

Our private Breast Centre offers various appointment types. Our team will be happy to share pricing with you once the required appointment type is confirmed. Give us a call or fill out our form, and our team will get in contact with you.

An appointment with a breast specialist at VM Med can usually be scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.

Results of a breast exam will be ready and shared with you within the same appointment. If additional tests are requested, this can be scheduled on-site along with a follow up if necessary.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Canada, women between the ages of 40 and 74 benefit most from regular breast screening.

There are warning signs of breast cancer:

• New lump in the breast or underarm
• Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
• Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
• Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
• Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.

We recommend that patients book a consultation with our expert physicians if they have any concerns.

A small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer.  If you notice a lump in your breast or near that region, or if you notice any changes in breast tissue, you should consider booking an appointment. The physician may order breast imaging to determine if this lump is of concern or not.