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When women turn 50, they typically get two birthday cards from the province. One encourages them to schedule a routine mammogram. The other invites them to poop on a stick.
Surprisingly, it’s the stick many dread less.
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The risk of breast and colon cancers increases after age 50. Cancer Care Ontario (now part of the mega-agency, Ontario Health) co-ordinates screening programs for early detection before symptoms arise.
Last winter, these vital screening services were paused, along with other scheduled procedures, as hospitals and labs freed up pandemic capacity. These were reasonable measures in uncertain times. When clinical screening resumed, however, women didn’t exactly flock back.
February 4, 2021 · 0 Comments
By ALYSSA PARKHILL
Initiative Reporter
Once again, the community has come together to help support Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) in funding necessary equipment.
The Orangeville-based organization, the Morningview Foundation, is set to match all donations made by the community, up to a whopping amount of $200,000.
Beginning on November 1, 2020 and continuing through December 31, donations reached over $200,000.
With over $400,000 raised through the community and the matched donation by the Morningview Foundations, HHCC was able to purchase a brand-new mammography machine that is equipped with 3D printing to help support breast cancer patients.
This new machine provides more accurate results and screening for dense breasts, seeks earlier detection of breast cancer in those who have symptoms and those without.
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