A mobile breast cancer screening clinic will be visiting Rocky Mountain House from Jan. 31 to Feb. 9 at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre.
The Screening For Life mobile clinic will be set up offering mammography and other screening tests in the community. While the appointments are free and no referral is necessary, you are asked to book an appointment by calling 1-800-667-0604.
Screening For Life has outlined the following guidelines to know when to get screened:
- Women younger than 40: The risk of breast cancer at this age is low. Generally, screening mammograms aren’t needed before the age of 40. Talk to your healthcare provider if you’re concerned about having an increased risk of breast cancer.
- Women 40 to 44: It’s less clear that the benefits of mammograms outweigh the risks for women in this age group. Talk to your healthcare provider about your breast cancer risk and your need for mammograms.
- Women 45 to 74: Breast cancer screening is proven to have the most benefit within this age range. Have a mammogram every 2 years or as decided by you and your healthcare provider.
- Women 75 and older: The benefits of continuing to screen once you turn 75 depend on your personal health (how healthy you are overall). Talk to your healthcare provider about whether or not continuing to screen is right for you. If you choose to continue screening, the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program in Alberta Health Services will no longer send you reminder letters to screen once you turn 75.
If you’re unsure if breast cancer screening is right for you, Screening For Life offers a free risk calculator here.
(Screeningforlife.ca)
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