Free mammograms on offer during Women’s Month

AS South Africa celebrates Women’s Month in August, international breast cancer support group, Reach for Recovery is offering a limited number of sponsored mammograms.

The mammograms are available to women who do not have medical aid, and who meet the organisation’s criteria.

Eligible women must be over 40 years of age, have a strong family history of breast cancer (mother or sister), have not had a mammogram for more than two years.

Anyone, who has found any lump or other warning sign, no matter what the age is, will automatically qualify.

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In a statement, Nirri Moethilalh, of the Durban Reach for Recovery branch said they have been active in South Africa for 54 years.

“We are a voluntary organisation that renders emotional and practical support service to persons and their families that has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Although we do promote breast cancer awareness, and early detection, through talks and awareness events, our primary focus is on providing a service that is post-diagnosis. All our volunteers are breast cancer survivors themselves, so have been through the journey of diagnosis, surgery, treatment and recovery,” said Moethilalh.

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“Early detection is the key to survival, and thanks to our sponsors and supporters, we are able to offer this potentially life-saving gift once again. We invite women who meet the criteria to apply,” she added.

For further information, or to apply for an application form, email Jenny Caldwell via jennyc.rfr@mweb.co.za or Nirri Moethilalh on 083 784 7770. The closing date is August 20.