Mobile Mammograph in Aranđelovac Operates on Weekends and Holidays
The Institute of Public Health of Serbia "Dr Milan Jovanović Batut", in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and the Health Center in Aranđelovac, is carrying out an action of preventive examinations for women with the aim of early detection of breast cancer in a stationary mobile mammograph at ATD, and the acting director of the Health Center of that city, Gordana Gajović, stated today that the mobile mammograph also operates during weekends and holidays, and that the interest of citizens is great.
TL;DR
- A mobile mammograph is available in Aranđelovac for preventive breast cancer screenings.
- The service targets women aged 50-69 who have not had a mammogram in the last two years, and women over 40 with a positive family history of breast cancer.
- The mobile mammograph operates on weekends and holidays, with significant interest from women.
- The initiative aims to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and facilitate early detection.
- Mammography is a non-invasive diagnostic method that can detect changes in the breast at an early stage.
- In Serbia, 4,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, and over 1,700 die from the disease.
- The screenings are free, even for uninsured women, requiring only an identification document.
- Appointments can be made by calling 062/885-25-28 between 8 AM and 6 PM daily.
- The mammograph is open from 9 AM to 6 PM.