M.D. Anderson Unveils Mammography Van

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 5 No 10
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HOUSTON--Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has unveiled a mobile mam-mography program that will bring screening mammography to corporate and community locations throughout the Houston area.

HOUSTON--Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Universityof Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has unveiled a mobile mam-mographyprogram that will bring screening mammography to corporate andcommunity locations throughout the Houston area.

The LifeCheq Mobile Mammography Van, funded by a gift from theHouston Chapter of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation,made its debut at the Race for the Cure October 5. This event,sponsored by the Komen Foundation, benefits breast health careand education and breast cancer research.

The van, staffed by M.D. Anderson personnel, can be reserved byTexas companies and community organizations that wish to provideon-site screening mammography for their female employees or members.

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