Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre Area​​

Location

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (Directions)

3rd Floor, Breast Imaging Department​

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm​

Contact

Phone: 416 946 2297

Referrals can be faxed to 416 946 2370.​​

How to Get Referred

You need a referral from your doctor to become a patient in this clinic.

Instructions for Physicians

Your doctor can get all the referral information they need on the Patient Referral page.

Referral Page

What We Do

The amount of time between detecting a breast abnormality and making a diagnosis varies greatly from centre to centre. Some patients wait weeks or even months before they find out if they have cancer or not. This waiting time is stressful for patients and their families and friends.

The Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre (GRDC) helps people quickly find out if they have breast cancer. Most breast changes are not breast cancer. Getting a diagnosis quickly means that many people will spend less time worrying. For those who find out they have cancer, it means getting treatment sooner.

What to Expect

Learn more about preparing for your first appointment in the Guide to the Princess Margaret.

How Long Does a Referral Take?
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Patient Services

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has many services available to help you and your family before, during and after treatment.

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The Team

Diagnosing people who may have cancer takes a well-coordinated team. Your team at the Rapid Diagnostic Centre includes world-class health care professionals working for you and with you.

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Understanding Your Diagnosis

Benign Breast Changes (Not Cancer)

Most breast changes are not breast cancer. These are called benign breast changes. If you need any follow-up appointments or treatments, the Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre will arrange these appointments for you.

Talk to your health care team about benign breast changes if you have any questions. They are here to support you.

 

Breast Cancer

There are many different types of breast cancer and many treatment options. If you need any follow-up appointments or treatments, the Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre will arrange these appointments for you.

Read the resources below to learn more. Talk to a member of your health care team if you have any questions. They are here to support you.

Breast Cancer Screening and Overview:

Surgery:

To learn more, visit the Surgery Centre website »

Chemotherapy:

To learn more, visit the Systemic Therapy Centre website »

Radiation Therapy:

To learn more, visit the Radiation Therapy Centre website »

Coping and Support:

To learn more visit these websites:

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Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre Tests & Procedures

Different tests and procedures are used to check breast changes. The receptionist will tell you what tests and procedures you may need when your appointment is booked. But, the type of tests you need may change during the appointment based on the results of your assessment or imaging tests. Read the resources or watch the videos below to learn how to prepare and what to expect.​

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Preparing for Your Biopsy Patient Education Videos

​​​Different tests and procedures are used to check breast changes. The administrative assistant will tell you what tests and procedures you may need when your appointment is booked. The tests you need may change during the appointment based on the results of your assessment or imaging tests. Watch the videos below to learn how to prepare and what to expect.

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Last reviewed: 10/1/2023
Last modified: 10/28/2024 11:31 AM
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