Mobile mammography service to visit Claresholm, Alta

A stock photo of a doctor examining a mammogram in front of x-ray illuminator. (Source: Getty Images)

Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) mobile mammography trailer will visit Claresholm at the end of the month.

Mammograms are an X-ray of the breast used to detect early signs of cancer.

AHS says mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early when treatment may work better.

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The trailer will be parked at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre, located at 212 Fairway Dr. West, from March 30 to April 1 and April 6 to 8.

It will serve women ages 45 to 74 – the group most at risk of developing breast cancer.

Screening is free for eligible individuals, but appointments are required.

To book an appointment or learn more about the program, you can call 1-800-667-0604.

For more information, you can visit ScreeningForLife.ca.