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Medical information disclaimer
ScreeningGuide.ca provides general educational and healthcare-navigation information for people in Ontario. Its interactive guides match your answers to published guidance; they do not diagnose, determine your individual eligibility, interpret results, recommend treatment, or provide a complete screening schedule.
What the site does and does not do
It explains screening programs and how to reach them. It is not a substitute for assessment by a qualified healthcare professional and does not replace an individualized plan you already have with your clinician or a program. Using this website or its tools does not create a clinician-patient relationship.
The site covers selected screening topics, not every health check, preventive-care need or individual situation. It provides general education and help finding services, not medical advice. Consultation with independent physician contributors does not constitute verification, certification or endorsement of the website or its content.
Symptoms are different from screening
Screening tests are designed for people without symptoms. New or concerning symptoms — for example a new lump, unexplained bleeding, pain or weight loss, or a change in bowel habits — need a clinical assessment, which may or may not involve the same tests. If symptoms are severe or life-threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For other new or concerning symptoms, see a healthcare provider, a walk-in or urgent care clinic, or call Health811 (811) for advice on where to go.
Your history matters
Recommendations differ based on symptoms, personal and family medical history, previous test results, medications, risk factors and changes in clinical guidelines. Whether you are due for a test depends on prior results that this site does not have.
Programs and guidelines change
We aim to review and update information regularly using official sources, but we do not guarantee that it reflects the latest changes. Confirm eligibility, access and any personal care plan with your healthcare provider or screening program. If information here differs from an official Ontario government, Ontario Health or Cancer Care Ontario source, the official source takes precedence; discuss any difference with your clinician rather than changing an individualized plan on the basis of a web page.
External links
Links to other organizations are provided for convenience and education. They do not imply affiliation or endorsement, and those organizations are responsible for their own content and privacy practices.
Independence
ScreeningGuide.ca is an independent educational resource powered by Anante Health. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of Ontario, Ontario Health, Cancer Care Ontario, or any hospital or healthcare institution. Nothing on this page is a claim of medical or legal approval, and no disclaimer removes the responsibility to seek appropriate care.