150 Over 50 Challenge

The Ontario Breast Screening Program wants to see 150 women over the age of 50 get their breasts checked in a one-day challenge.

The 150 over 50 campaign takes place across northwestern Ontario on Monday October 26th.

Manager of Cancer Screening, Lori Della Vedova hopes it will encourage more women in the region get tested.

"In northwestern Ontario only half of the eligible women are being screened," says Della Vedova. "We know there are a lot of ladies that need to be screened because they fit the age criteria of over 50 but are not being screened."

The 12-hour breast screening day will be held at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.