Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Odesa
Last week, medical institutions in Odesa hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Day aimed at women's health. This event was organized by the Odesa Health Department in collaboration with the city health center in observance of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
Women were able to receive free clinical breast examinations, as well as consultations from family doctors, therapists, surgeons, and oncologists. Doctors also conducted mammograms and ultrasounds for women who came without referrals.
As a result of the event, a total of 1822 women underwent preventive mammological examinations. There were 669 referrals for mammograms and 388 for ultrasounds. Additionally, 170 women were referred for further consultation with a mammologist.
During the event, 97 women received free mammograms upon request, which led to the timely identification of 8 cases suspected of breast cancer; all patients were referred for further consultation and examination at specialized medical facilities.
Remember! Women over 40 should have a screening mammogram every year, even in the absence of symptoms. Timely diagnosis can detect precancerous conditions and malignant tumors at early stages, which are treatable.
Medical institutions in Odesa have been equipped with modern mammography machines funded by the city budget, and a unique Family Health Center has been established at the consulting and diagnostic center No. 6 for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases.
Mammograms in Odesa can be performed for free with a referral from a family or specialized doctor at the following addresses:
1. Consulting and Diagnostic Center No. 6, City Family Health Center
Zoo Park Street, 8, appointments by phone (048) 753 01 45, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on working days.
2. Consulting and Diagnostic Center No. 20
Levitan Street, 62, appointments by phone: (094) 949 10 19, (048) 798 80 19, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on working days.
3. Consulting and Diagnostic Center No. 29
Prince Volodymyr the Great Avenue (Dobrovolskogo), 100, in the premises of the trauma center, appointments by phone: (048) 758 52 56, (048) 758 50 45, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on working days.
