A woman’s chance of developing breast cancer over the course of her lifetime is about one in eight, a shocking statistic to many. This is one of the many reasons the American Cancer Society recommends all women 40 and older get annual mammograms.
A mammography bus will be kicking off its journey through our community at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan Affiliate offices (710 Kenmoor Ave SE) on April 2. The Betty Ford Breast Cares Services mobile unit is a 40-foot clinic on wheels that uses state-of-the-art digital technology.
“We are so thrilled to engage with Spectrum Health as a grantee of Komen for the Cure and offer this service to our area communities,” says Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan Affiliate Executive Director Emma Powell.
She continues, “With or without insurance, people are encouraged to call and make an appointment. Spectrum Health will work through the funding needs and can offer services to anyone wanting their annual mammogram."
Participants are asked to call 616.267.2626 or 877.495.2626 to schedule an appointment. Breast cancer is most treatable and curable when it is detected early, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.
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Source: Emma Powell, Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan affiliate
Writer: Jennifer Wilson, Do Good Editor
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