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the Mamo Solidarity Truck It will pass through La Ferté-Gaucher Monday 28 Octoberfrom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., opposite the City Hall, at 1 Place General de Gaulle.
For this occasion, A healthy village will be created Near the truck. It will provide cancer prevention screening services, information about your rights and practical breast self-monitoring workshops. Women who desire it will be able to do so Performing a mammogramBy appointment only.
What is Mamo Solidere?
Since September 30, The Mammo Solidaire truck travels through the municipalities of Ile-de-France To offer women a Free mammogram.
His goal? Make scanning easier In the region. This mobile unit helps meet the needs of women who are unable to go to a health center for examination for geographical, economic or social reasons. The mobile truck travels through rural areas, underserved neighborhoods, and areas with low medical density. Mammo Solidaire is equipped with the necessary equipment to perform mammograms – Educating women about the importance of prevention.
12 thousand women die every year
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women, especially among women over the age of fifty. Some 61,214 cases were detected in 2023 in France, according to the Regional Health Agency (ARS). It remains extremely deadly with 12,000 people dying annually in France.
The earlier the disease is detected, the easier it is to treat breast cancer. In the early stage, it is cured in 87% of cases. Hence the importance of examination every two years, starting at the age of fifty.
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