Regional Oncology Nursing Council of Southeastern Ontario (RONC-SEO)

 

The Breast Assessment Program at Hotel Dieu Hospital

The Breast Assessment Program at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, provides diagnostic and surgical treatment services in a quiet, comfortable, private environment to those women with a breast abnormality (palpable lump or mammographic abnormality).

A multidisciplinary team of radiologists, mammographers, ultrasonographers,
nurse navigators, surgeons and a social worker are available to provide compassionate, supportive care in the shortest possible time.

Referral must occur through a Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner or Medical Specialist. The
Program provides diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound and biopsies, if required, to
obtain a diagnosis.

For further information, please call: Breast Assessment Program 613-544-3310, extension 3434

The Role of the Nurse Navigator in the Breast Assessement Program