Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program will be in Wetaskiwin and Maskwacis next month to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.
A mobile mammography trailer will be at the Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre (5610 40 Ave.) on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 to 4.
The trailer will be at Maskwacis Health Services Community Health Centre Dec. 5 and 6.
Screening is available at no cost for eligible individuals, but appointments are required. Call 1-800-667-0604 to book an appointment or learn more about the program.
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Alberta Health Services says screening mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early when treatment may work better.
Screen Test is improving access to cancer screening for thousands of individuals in Alberta communities where mammograms are not readily available.
In addition to mobile mammography clinics, screening can also be performed at specific radiology clinics and some hospitals.
Individuals aged 45 to 74 can discuss their breast cancer risk with their health care providers to determine whether screening is appropriate for them and book with a radiology clinic or with Screen Test mobile mammography.
For more information, visit screeningforlife.ca/where-to-get-screened.ca.
