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With nearly 900 new cases of breast cancer every year, Action Cancer has a major part to play in the early detection of these cancers, thereby giving women the highest possible chance of survival. Action Cancer have also recently invested in two new Radiographer posts, enabling the charity to screen twice as many women each year. Action Cancer provides breast screening for self-referring women aged 40-49 and also for women aged 65+. The charity is the only place in N.Ireland where younger women can access screening.
Digital Breast Screening Action Cancer has made a substantial investment in new, high-tech, state-of-the-art digital equipment and specialist staff. Chief Executive, Robin McRoberts, commented: "This is a momentous occasion for Action Cancer and for the women of Northern Ireland. The digital equipment, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, is pioneering technology which has a number of very important benefits. These include lower radiation dosages for women and high resolution images that can be viewed in more flexible ways by Consultant Radiologists. "With nearly 900 new cases of breast cancer every year, Action Cancer has a major part to play in the early detection of these cancers, thereby giving women the highest possible chance of survival." Dr Graham Crothers, Consultant Radiologist added: "Action Cancer screens women aged 40-49 and 65+. Women in the younger age category have denser breast tissue which can be harder to read. The new equipment will allow us to manipulate the images to get clearer, high resolution pictures. The health benefits to women are also important as the new machine uses a significantly lower dose of radiation compared to the previous equipment." Women in the 40-49 or 65+ age category can make an appointment at Action Cancer by phoning 028 9080 3344 The National Health Service Breast Screening Programme calls women aged between 50-65 years old for examination. For more information Click Here |
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