A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at at Kehewin Cree Nation Health Services and then move to the Goodfish Lake First Nation Health Centre.
The mobile mammography trailer tests can give an X-ray of the breast and have proven to be the most effective way to detect breast cancer.
The trailer will be stationed at Kehewin Cree Nation Health Services on Monday, July 10, and then move to the Goodfish Lake First Nation Health Centre on Tuesday, July 11.
Women aged 45-74 are the group most at risk of developing breast cancer. Residents can book an appointment or learn more about the program by calling 1-800-667-0604. Early detection opens the door to a greater number of options for treatment and a better chance of survival.