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Free Breastscreening Appointments on Offer in Stanmore Bay
Free Breastscreening Appointments on Offer in Stanmore Bay
Women in Stanmore Bay are being encouraged to get a free mammogram when BreastScreen Waitemata Northland’s digital mobile screening unit visits their area over the coming weeks.
Moira McLeod, programme manager for BreastScreen Waitemata Northland, says women aged 45 to 69 are entitled to a free mammogram every two years.
“Having a mammogram can save your life. It can detect a cancerous growth as small as 2 mm, which is about the size of a grain of rice. By comparison when a breast cancer can be felt, it is on average 2 to 3 cm – the size of a walnut.”
The unit will be based at the Stanmore Bay Community Leisure & Sports Centre on Brightside Rd between May 21 and June 9.
Ms McLeod says the digital screening process is fast.
“All it takes is 15 minutes – and it could save you or your loved one’s life.”
Women are welcome to visit the unit to find out more about the breastscreening process.
The unit is open Mondays to Fridays from 8.45am to 3.30pm, and on Saturdays from 8.30am to 12.15pm. Evening appointments will be available on May 21.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 0800 270 200 or txt the word ‘breastscreen’ to 4040. Free transport is available to and from appointments if required.
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