Women ages 50 to 74 can schedule their mammograms at CancerCare Manitoba’s mobile Breast Check Cancer Screening Clinic located at 66 Eveline St., in Selkirk available until April 3.
It is recommended that women in this age group receive a mammogram every two years to screen for breast cancer.
“It is crucial for women to be screened for breast cancer because screening is the best way to find breast cancer early. Early detection leads to early intervention,” explained Michelle Rosentreter, Nurse Navigator with Cancer Navigation Services in Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.
According to the CancerCare Manitoba website, approximately 900 women in the province are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, leading to around 200 deaths from the disease. Mammograms are free for those with a Manitoba Health Card and can be scheduled by calling 1-855-952-4325.
Expect your appointment to take between 10 and 20 minutes, and you will receive your results from your healthcare provider within two weeks. If further testing is necessary, your provider will discuss the next steps at that time.
Routine mammograms are one of the best ways to detect breast cancer early and to access more treatment options
“It doesn’t take a lot of time, but the impact can be life-saving,” added Rosentreter.
If you are due for a mammogram, please schedule an appointment with CancerCare Manitoba at their mobile clinic in Selkirk, or you can visit the permanent BreastCheck Clinic at #5-25 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, which is open year-round.
