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Free breast cancer checks

Free breast cancer checks on Tuesday and Wednesday in the capital…

Women over the age of 40 living in Abu Dhabi will be offered free mammography at the Breast Cancer Centre in Tawam Hospital tomorrow and Wednesday, at the Corniche Hospital.

Mammography: Appointment needed

– Mammography is by appointment only:

– To make an appointment, women need to visit or ring up Medical Imaging Department on 02 696 5279.

– A passport copy including visa page is required when undergoing the mammogram.

– Anyone unable to get an appointment could get the screening done when the mammography unit returns. They can ask MID to place them on a waiting list.

– All women undergoing screening should receive guidelines regarding results and be made aware that a CD copy of their mammogram is available from the Tawam Hospital breast cancer at a cost of Dhs50.