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Mobile Mammography Unit to be in Monroe Nov. 9

Athens Regional Breast Health Center Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Carmichael's in Monroe Nov. 9.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 9 the Athens Regional Breast Center's Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Carmichael's, 150 MLK Jr. Blvd in Monroe.

A woman is eligible for a screening mammogram on the mobile mammography unit if she is:

  • Age 40 or older
  • Between the age of 35-40 and has a family history of breast cancer, ie., mother sister or daughter
  • Not pregnant or nursing (for the last 9 months)
  • Is not experiencing any breast symptoms, such as a lump, drainage or breast pain
  • Has seen a referring physician and had a clinical breast exam within one year
  • Has not had a mammogram within the past 12 months or 365 days (unles otherwise approved through insurance company).

For more information call 770-267-2559 or email info@carmichaeldrugs.com

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