Breast Cancer Screening
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Women are shown how to examine their breasts for lumps which may be cancerous. If a lump is detected, she will be referred for further investigation, which may include a mammogram, removal and testing of the lump to find out whether it is benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), counselling, and treatment if necessary. |
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Breast self-examination education is given at clinics. A referral is necessary to the outpatient clinics at regional and tertiary hospitals where comprehensive breast cancer services can be obtained. If you are a first-time visitor to a clinic or hospital you will be required to fill out a form and a client folder will be opened. Bring your ID book, your clinic/hospital card if previously registered at facility and the referral letter from the clinic if you have been referred to a breast cancer clinic at a hospital. |
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Department of Health (Provincial Government of the Western Cape) |
PRICE: |
Services at primary health care facilities are free for people who are not on medical aid. If you are referred to a hospital, there may be a cost involved. The amount will depend on how much you earn and on how many dependents you have, according to the hospital rating scale. Hospitals will ask for your most recent payslip/income assessment (IRP5). |
The content on this page was last updated on 29 August 2005
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