From October 9 to 26 November 2599 are cited Yecla women, 50 to 69 years for check-ups in the mobile unit located at the bus station.
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Health of the City of Yecla, the Spanish Association Against Cancer, and Health Center our city Yecla launches new Program on Breast Cancer Prevention.
This program is aimed at residents in Yecla women aged between 50 and 69 years.
From October 9 to November 26, will undertake reviews in the Mobile Unit installed in the bus station.
Mammograms are held every two years, in order to diagnose cancer early and put the proper treatment that is highly effective.
Reduce mortality from this disease and enhance the quality of life of those who suffer are the main objectives.
Letters have been sent to a total of 2599 women.
Reviews should take place every two years, so that those women who do not receive this letter and you have not done this test in the past two years, you should contact your health center for an appointment.
This preventive program is being developed in Yecla since 1995.
The participation rate in the town of Yecla in the biennium 2011-2012 was 82.1%, while the regional participation rate is 70.1%.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Yecla