BC Cancer Agency Mammogram Van visits Chetwynd and Hudsons Hope
The BC Cancer Agency mobile mammography van arrives Sept 12 and 13 at Chetwynd Hospital and Sept 16 at Hudsons Hope with 76 spaces left in Chetwynd and 36 in Hudsons Hope. No referral needed. call 1 800 663 9203 to book.
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Monthly and yearly breast exams advised for women
A health bulletin outlines monthly breast self checks along with a yearly clinical exam. It notes normal cyclic changes, guidance for birth control users, postmenopausal timing, and areas to inspect and feel. It mentions pamphlets from clinics and a loaned video Keeping in Touch from the Cancer Agency information center.
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DIY Breast Self Exam Guide and Timing
A Health Canada style guide explains a monthly breast self exam. It notes most lumps are not cancerous but changes should be checked by a doctor. It recommends two to three days after menses when breasts are least tender and describes a step by step method and areas to check.
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Canadian Cancer Society
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