Keystone Medical Group is in Tzaneen to offer female residents with out-of-hospital mammography and sonar service in its state-of-the-art Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Unit.

The all-female team has been in town since Monday, September 6, at the parking lot in front of the Checkers entrance.

According to Radiologist, Dr Pieter Henning, there has been a dramatic drop, almost 50%, in the number of women who came for breast cancer screening last year.

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“This directly relates to Covid-19 restrictions and fears around general health and safety.

  “Many women opted not to go for their annual screenings or follow-up visits at hospitals due to the high levels of safety regulations implemented at these facilities.

“Our mobile unit now offer these women peace of mind to get screened in a low-risk environment,” he says.

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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers amongst women in South Africa and almost 1 in every 25 women are likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime.

To make an appointment for your mammogram and breast ultrasound at the mobile unit, please book online at https://calendly.com/ks-med call 087 055 0587 (Option 8).