When identified early, breast cancer responds better to treatment, has higher survival rates, better recovery, less need for surgical intervention and less expensive treatment.
Medical Group, Keystone Radiology, says Covid-19 restrictions and fears around general health and safety have drastically reduced the number of women who came for breast cancer screening during October, which is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness month.
When identified early, breast cancer responds better to treatment, has higher survival rates, better recovery, less need for surgical intervention and less expensive treatment.
Listen to the interview where Specialist Radiologist Dr Pieter Henning shares some valuable information regarding Breast Cancer, Screening and what you need to know with Radio Laeveld.
Specialist Radiologist Dr Pieter Henning shares some valuable information regarding Breast Cancer, Screening and what you need to know with ‘Die Groot Ontbyt’ Team
Mammography has proven to reduce breast cancer mortality rates drastically and remains the Gold Standard for Breast Cancer screening for women over the age of 40 years. According to the 2015 American Cancer Society guideline update, early detection of breast cancer through Mammography, significantly reduces the mortality rate of women at average risk for breast cancer
Thank you to SABC News for the feature of our Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Unit. Our unit is currently located in George until the 14th October and contains a state-of-the-art digital mammography system and well as breast sonar modalities.