Appointments are still available for free mammograms when the BC Cancer mobile mammography coach arrives in Haida Gwaii this month.
The mobile mammography coach will be in the following locations:
- June 28 in Skidegate at Skidegate Health Centre
- June 29 and 30 in Daajing Giids at Haida Gwaii Hospital
- July 3 in Port Clements at Port Clements Medical Clinic
- July 4 and 5 in Masset at Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital
- July 6 in Old Masset at the Haida Health Centre
Women 40+ can call
Regular screening mammograms can help find breast cancer early when there are more treatment options and a better chance of recovery. Mammograms can usually find lumps two or three years before you or your primary care provider can feel them.
“As a breast cancer survivor, I know first-hand that mammograms save lives,” said Johnna Sparrow-Crawford, breast cancer survivor.
“My cancer was found when the mobile mammography service was visiting my community. I was already two years overdue for my routine mammogram – I kept putting it off because, like many women, I was too busy. I’m so grateful that this service came to my community and I made the time to get screened. My cancer was found early and we were able to treat it and move on. If I could tell women in B.C. anything, it would be to take care of your health. Book a mammogram – it can save your life. It saved mine.”
The mobile mammography coach provides a comfortable, safe and private space for screening mammograms. There is a reception area, dressing space and mammography examination room. The coach is also equipped with a wheelchair lift.
Take a positive step for your health and book your free screening mammogram today.
For more information, visit www.screeningbc.ca/breast.