Cancer prevention - Free breast cancer screening now also for women over 70
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Health Minister Stefanie Drese (SPD) welcomed the increase in the age limit for mammography screening for breast cancer early detection. From July 1st, women between 70 and 75 years old can also claim such a cancer preventive examination every two years, the minister announced on Saturday. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women and mammography is the most reliable preventive measure.
In particular, in a federal state like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which has the highest average age after Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt, this decision to raise the age limit is a real gain. "The risk for breast cancer increases with age, so these additional two to three screenings can be decisive in recognizing possible changes early and initiating treatment if necessary," emphasized Drese.
The minister encouraged all women between 50 and 75 years old to actually take up the regular and free preventive examinations. At the same time, she pointed out that women between 70 and 75 years old should not expect an invitation to screening by mail, but must register themselves for an appointment at the so-called Central Offices.
- Stefanie Drese, the Health Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, emphasized the importance of cancer prevention, specifically in the context of breast cancer.
- Drese, an SPD member, highlighted that breast cancer screening is a crucial precaution against the leading cause of death among women.
- Following the increase in the age limit for mammography screening, women aged 70 to 75 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can now undergo such examinations every two years.
- Drese encourages all women between 50 and 75 years old to take advantage of the regular and free breast cancer prevention screenings.
- For women between 70 and 75 years old in Schwerin, self-registration is required at the Central Offices for breast cancer screening, as they will not receive an invitation by mail.
